passenger mile

== English == === Alternative forms === passenger-mile === Etymology === Compound of passenger +‎ mile, although, as with any such unit of measure (e.g., person-months, newton metres), the mathematical relationship of multiplication is simultaneously involved; see ton-mile for more information. === Noun === passenger mile (plural passenger miles) A basic unit used by transport companies for calculating profit levels etc. It is calculated by multiplying total distance travelled in a given period by the number of passengers. Coordinate term: ton-mile ==== Related terms ==== passenger mileage ==== Related terms ==== passenger kilometer ==== Translations ====