Peak hours are the specific times of day when there is the highest demand for public transportation. These periods typically coincide with the morning and evening rush hours when people are commuting to and from work or school.
Related terms
Congestion pricing: This term refers to a system where higher fees are charged for using certain modes of transportation during peak hours, which helps encourage people to travel at less congested times.
Ridesharing: Ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft provide an alternative mode of transportation during peak hours by allowing multiple passengers heading in similar directions to share a single vehicle.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting refers to working remotely from home or another location instead of commuting to a physical workplace. It can help reduce the number of people traveling during peak hours.