ridership

American  

[rahy-der-ship] / ˈraɪ dərˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the passengers who use a given public transportation system, as buses or trains, or the number of such passengers.

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Etymology

Origin of ridership

First recorded in 1965–70; rider + -ship

Example Sentences

Others about its ridership capacities — a rare and coveted experience among blimp fans.

From Los Angeles Times

Kerry Brennan, a manager on Waymo’s product and customer research team, said that Waymo’s ridership doesn’t just consist of the stereotypical young, affluent early adopter.

From MarketWatch

Chi added that real-time ridership data could also guide policy, allowing cities to optimize the placement of new public transit hubs based on actual demand.

From MarketWatch

In the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, Amtrak set a record ridership with 34.5 million customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ridership on the Southwest Chief rose 12.6% in the last year.

From Los Angeles Times