Ridership

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪdərʃɪp/

Definitions of ridership

noun the number or group of people who use a particular form of transportation, such as a bus or train

Example Sentences

A1 The bus company is happy with the increase in ridership.

A2 The ridership on the train has been steadily growing over the past year.

B1 The city council is considering ways to improve ridership on public transportation.

B2 The ridership numbers for the new subway line have exceeded expectations.

C1 The ridership data will be analyzed to identify trends and make strategic decisions.

C2 The ridership figures indicate a need for additional trains during peak hours.

Examples of ridership in a Sentence

formal The public transportation agency reported an increase in ridership on the city bus routes.

informal Hey, did you hear that the number of people using the bus has gone up?

slang The bus is getting more crowded because more peeps are riding it.

figurative The ridership on the train of success is determined by your determination and hard work.

Grammatical Forms of ridership

past tense

ridershipped

plural

riderships

comparative

more ridership

superlative

most ridership

present tense

ridership

future tense

will ridership

perfect tense

have ridershipped

continuous tense

is ridershipping

singular

ridership

positive degree

ridership

infinitive

to ridership

gerund

ridershipping

participle

ridershipped

Origin and Evolution of ridership

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'ridership' originated from the combination of the words 'rider' and 'ship' to refer to the collective group of people using a particular mode of transportation.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of transportation statistics to track the number of passengers using a specific service, the term 'ridership' has evolved to encompass a broader definition of the total number of individuals utilizing public transportation or other shared modes of travel.