EZ-RIDER USE IN MIDLAND CONTINUES GROWTH COMPARED TO 2023

(Oct. 9, 2024)

MIDLAND-ODESSA -- EZ-Rider fixed-route ridership was up by 10.61% in September (compared to September 2023), according to the Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District.

The MOUTD reported that fixed-route public transportation use in Midland in 2024 dropped from more than 12,000 in July and August to 10,713 in September. Still ridership in September is up from 9,685 in September 2023.

Also, the MOUTD reported fixed-route ridership in Midland is up 6.5% compared to Odessa and paratransit ridership in 11.1% 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

September 2024 10,713

September 2023 9,685

Last four months

(Fixed routes)

June 11,090

July 12,818

August 12,599

September 10,713

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 

August 12,599 11,182

September        10,713 10,013

Paratransit in Midland

July, 1,536

August 1,694

September 1,732

Source: Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District