ridership
Translation
ridership, passenger numbers
Examples
The subway ridership has increased this year.
The subway ridership has increased this year.
They are trying to boost bus ridership.
They are trying to boost bus ridership.
Grammar Patterns
((ridership)) on ((sth.)) the number of people who use (a public transport system) Ridership on the new light rail is high.
to increase/decrease ((ridership)) to change the number of passengers The city wants to increase subway ridership.
Similar Words
Synonyms: passenger volume, patronage
Etymology
From 'rider' plus the suffix '-ship', which indicates a state, condition, or group.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'state of having riders' or the collective group of riders. The '-ship' suffix is common (friendship, relationship).