Mohring effect

English

Etymology

Named after economist Herbert Mohring who identified the effect in 1972.

Noun

Mohring effect (plural Mohring effects)

  1. (uncommon, transport) The observation that, if the frequency of a transit service (e.g., buses per hour) increases with demand, then a rise in demand shortens the waiting time of passengers at stops and stations.

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