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

The support from CalSTA saved Metrolink from a devastating cut in service, as the agency wrestles with difficulty in recovering ridership since the COVID-10 pandemic. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

In the years since the COVID-19 lockdown brought the subway system to a halt — and clipped many a commute by moving work out of the office — 2019 subway ridership has been treated as a benchmark of the city’s revival. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Last spring, Amtrak reported a 5% increase in ridership in March, compared with the same month in 2025. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Metrolink could face significant cuts as operating costs rise and ridership stays below pre-pandemic levels. — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ridership

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