Public transportation growth reported in Midland

EZ-RIDER USE IN MIDLAND JUMPS IN JULY

August 12, 2024

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- EZ-Rider fixed-route ridership was up by nearly 48% in July (compared to July 2023), according to the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District.

The MOUTD reported that fixed-route public transportation use in Midland reached 2024 highs in July with 12,818 riders. That number is more than 1,300 greater than the total in May and more than 4,000 more than July 2023.

Also, the MOUTD reported fixed-route ridership in Midland is up 18.4% compared to Odessa and paratransit ridership in 12.7% year-over-year in Midland.

EZ-Rider is the bus system in both Midland and Odessa. The Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District operates the system. The City of Midland helps fund EZ-Rider operations.

Fixed Route ridership in Midland

July 2024 12,818

July 2023 8,670

Last four months

(Fixed routes)

April 10,857

May 11,424

June 11,090

July 12,818

Midland vs. Odessa

(Fixed routes)

            Midland              Odessa

March   10,851  9,680

April      10,857  10,151

May       11,424  8,877

June      11,090  8,673

July        12,818  10,817             

Paratransit in Midland

May 1,453

June 1,427

July 1,536

Source: Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District