ridership
noun
rid·er·ship
ˈrī-dər-ˌship 
: the number of persons who ride a system of public transportation
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Last year, the system marked a rebound in ridership from the COVID pandemic, which included a service shutdown in 2020, of more than 1 million riders, which was said to represent a 50% increase over the prior year.
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Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 20 Sep. 2024
That's a nearly 40% increase in ridership from last year.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
The budget hit comes as the regional transit agency wrestles with post-pandemic changes in ridership and increasing operational costs that risk widespread service reductions.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
Total ridership last month was 43% of pre-COVID numbers.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 20 Sep. 2024
That's a nearly 40% increase in ridership from last year.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
The budget hit comes as the regional transit agency wrestles with post-pandemic changes in ridership and increasing operational costs that risk widespread service reductions.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
Total ridership last month was 43% of pre-COVID numbers.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024
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“Ridership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridership. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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