EZ-RIDER USE IN MIDLAND REACHES HIGHEST MONTHLY LEVEL IN 2025

(Dec. 1, 2025) 

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

The MOUTD also reported that fixed-route public transportation use in Midland reached its highest level during the 2025 calendar year with 11,317 passengers.

Year over year, ridership in October was down 11.4% compared to October 2024. The MOUTD also reported fixed-route ridership in Midland was up 10.81% compared to Odessa in October.

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

October 2025 11,317

October 2024 12,778

Last three months

(Fixed routes)

August 11,233

September 9,746

October 11,317

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

September 9,746           9,594

November 11,317          10,091

Paratransit in Midland

August 1,609

September 1,857

October 1,961

Source: Midland-Odessa Urban Transit District