ridership surges, main board debut

Nikkei Asian Review

Taiwan High Speed Rail debuted on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, but still faces a challenge of increasing ridership.

Taiwan High Speed Rail shares surge on main board debut- Nikkei Asian Review

TAIPEI -- Taiwan High Speed Rail debuted Thursday on the main board of the Taiwan Stock Exchange to an overwhelming investor response, likely owing to

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ridership

n.
The number of passengers who ride a public transport system.