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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncommon
Topics: transport
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History
Named after economist Herbert Mohring who identified the effect in 1972.
