Mohring effect

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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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