EZ-RIDER USE IN MIDLAND DROPS IN MARCH

(April 25, 2025)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- EZ-Rider fixed-route ridership decreased in March (compared to March 2024), according to the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District.

The MOUTD reported that fixed-route public transportation use in Midland has dropped from 11,191 in October to 8,992 in March. Year over year, ridership in March was down 16.6% compared to March 2024 (the decrease was around 7% in Odessa). The MOUTD also reported fixed-route ridership in Midland was comparable to Odessa. Paratransit ridership in Midland did increase 22.9% year-over-year in March.

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

March 2025 9,043

March 2024 10,851

Last three months

(Fixed routes)

January 9,181

February 8,707

March 9,043

Midland vs. Odessa

(Fixed routes)

                Midland               Odessa

June      11,090 8,673

July        12,818 10,817 

August 12,599 11,182

September        10,713 10,013

October 12,778  11,191

November 9,939 9,121

December 9,991 9,061

January 9,181 8,625

February 8,707 8,036

March 9,043 8,992

Paratransit in Midland

January 1,712

February 1,581

March 1,690