ridership

noun

rid·​er·​ship ˈrī-dər-ˌship 

: the number of persons who ride a system of public transportation

Examples of ridership in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

World Cup fan zones and celebrations, concerts, museums and daily commuters surged ridership on Metro’s bus and rail system for June, the agency announced Tuesday. — City News Service, Daily News, 14 July 2026

The agency previously said the single-day ridership record was broken on June 27, when Algeria and Austria faced off at Arrowhead Stadium. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Officials plan to continue tracking ridership as the program continues through Friday. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 14 July 2026

The purpose of transit is not to maximize ridership on paper. — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ridership

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