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EZ-RIDER rides drop 5.9% in July in Midland
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Escobedo , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the decline in EZ-Rider rides and the growth in paratransit ridership can be found through local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ.
In Midland, a decline in EZ-Rider public transit rides was reported for July 2026. 9 percent. This decrease occurred despite growth in a specific area of Midland's transit system.
Paratransit ridership in Midland saw an increase during the same period. Further information on the decline in EZ-Rider rides and the growth in paratransit ridership can be found through local news sources, including Yourbasin and Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Midland, a decline in EZ-Rider public transit rides was reported for July 2026. The drop in rides was 5.9 percent. This decrease occurred despite growth in a specific area of Midland's transit…
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