Ridership: meaning, definitions and examples

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ridership

 

[ ˈrɪdəʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation usage

Ridership refers to the number or percentage of people using a particular mode of transportation, such as buses, trains, or subways. It is often used to assess the popularity and efficiency of transportation systems. Higher ridership can indicate robust public transport services, while lower ridership may suggest the need for improvements or adjustments. The term is significant for city planners and public transport authorities when deciding on funding and expansion plans.

Synonyms

commuter traffic, passenger volume, usage statistics

Examples of usage

  • The ridership on the subway increased dramatically after the new line opened.
  • The city's bus ridership has dropped due to the pandemic.
  • Improvements to the service have led to higher ridership numbers this year.
  • They conducted a ridership survey to understand commuter preferences.

Translations

Translations of the word "ridership" in other languages:

🇵🇹 número de passageiros

🇮🇳 यात्री संख्या

🇩🇪 Fahrgastzahl

🇮🇩 jumlah penumpang

🇺🇦 кількість пасажирів

🇵🇱 liczba pasażerów

🇯🇵 乗客数

🇫🇷 nombre de passagers

🇪🇸 número de pasajeros

🇹🇷 yolcu sayısı

🇰🇷 승객 수

🇸🇦 عدد الركاب

🇨🇿 počet cestujících

🇸🇰 počet cestujúcich

🇨🇳 乘客数量

🇸🇮 število potnikov

🇮🇸 fjöldi farþega

🇰🇿 жолаушылар саны

🇬🇪 მგზავრთა რაოდენობა

🇦🇿 səyyah sayı

🇲🇽 número de pasajeros

Word origin

The term 'ridership' is a compound word formed from 'ride' and the suffix '-ship' which indicates a state or condition. The use of 'ride' in this context likely dates back to the development and increasing popularity of public transportation systems in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As urban areas expanded and transportation infrastructure developed, especially with the rise of railroads and streetcars, the need to quantify how many people were utilizing these services became apparent. 'Ridership' emerged as a practical term for transit agencies to track and manage the effectiveness of their services, reflecting trends in urban mobility and travel patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,877, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.