ridership
noun
rid·er·ship
ˈrī-dər-ˌship 
: the number of persons who ride a system of public transportation
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County officials said they are puzzled by the cost increase in the face of falling ridership for Access Lynx, which provides door-to-door transportation for disabled and low-income riders countywide.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
In January 2026, ridership was 86% below what was previously projected for the two stations.
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Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Poppe also acknowledged that Yellow Line ridership is down by almost half from pre-pandemic levels.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
After the leap in ridership last month, early numbers in June show that game-day ridership is high for Metro.
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Seamus Bozeman
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
In January 2026, ridership was 86% below what was previously projected for the two stations.
—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Poppe also acknowledged that Yellow Line ridership is down by almost half from pre-pandemic levels.
—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
After the leap in ridership last month, early numbers in June show that game-day ridership is high for Metro.
—
Seamus Bozeman
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Ridership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridership. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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