ridership
noun
rid·er·ship
ˈrī-dər-ˌship 
: the number of persons who ride a system of public transportation
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The high ridership concept: Routes would run more frequently in the busiest areas, though their metro coverage would be less extensive.
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
According to Vap, Gold Line ridership projections of 6,000 rides per day were calculated using Federal Transit Administration guidelines before the pandemic and have not been updated.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
Amtrak said in December ridership topped 2019 pre-COVID-19 levels for the first time in 2024 and reached a record high even with less capacity.
—David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
The Florida Department of Transportation estimates Sunshine Corridor will increase SunRail ridership to 6.4 million during its opening year.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Jason Clayworth, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
According to Vap, Gold Line ridership projections of 6,000 rides per day were calculated using Federal Transit Administration guidelines before the pandemic and have not been updated.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
Amtrak said in December ridership topped 2019 pre-COVID-19 levels for the first time in 2024 and reached a record high even with less capacity.
—David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
The Florida Department of Transportation estimates Sunshine Corridor will increase SunRail ridership to 6.4 million during its opening year.
—Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Ridership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridership. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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