EZ-RIDER USE IN MIDLAND STILL TRAILS 2024 PASSENGER NUMBERS

(Sept. 9, 2025)

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

The MOUTD reported that fixed-route public transportation use in Midland reached its highest level going back to at least February (11,233 rides). Year over year, ridership in August was down 10.8% compared to August 2024. The MOUTD also reported fixed-route ridership in Midland was comparable to Odessa (11,233 to 10,532 in Odessa).

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

August 2025 11,233

August 2024 12,599

Last three months

(Fixed routes)

June 9,251

July 9,995

August 11,233

Midland vs. Odessa

(Fixed routes)

                Midland               Odessa

January 9,181   8,625

February 8,707 8,036

March 9,043      8,992

April 10,128       9,868

May 9,570          9,492

June 9,251         8,366

July 9,995           9,013

August 11,233  10,532

Paratransit in Midland

June 1,770

July 1,773

August 1,609