Beifahrende
Beifahrende is a German term used to refer to the persons who ride in a vehicle as passengers, excluding the driver. It is a plural, gender-neutral noun formed from a nominalized participle of Beifahren. The word is common in formal registers and in contexts that favor inclusive language, while in everyday speech people more often use Mitfahrende or Mitfahrer to denote passengers.
In usage, Beifahrende can denote all occupants of a vehicle besides the driver, including those in the
Safety and legal context: as with other vehicle occupants, Beifahrende are typically subject to standard safety
See also: Beifahrer; Mitfahrer; Mitfahrende; Beifahrersitz; Occupant safety.