farebox recovery ratio

noun

The fraction of operating expenses which are met by the fares paid by passengers of a public transport system.

Meanings

nounfarebox recovery ratio (plural farebox recovery ratios)

plural farebox recovery ratios · alternative fare recovery ratio · alternative fare recovery rate

  1. The fraction of operating expenses which are met by the fares paid by passengers of a public transport system.
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