noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
first ride; maiden ride
Refers to the first ride in a new vehicle, at the start of the new year, or on a newly opened line. Often used ceremonially or for good luck.
新車の初乗りは気持ちがいい。
The first ride in a new car feels great.
元旦に初乗りを楽しむ。
Enjoy a first ride on New Year's Day.
noun
base fare; minimum fare; starting fare
The initial fare charged when boarding a taxi or entering the base-fare zone of a train. Also refers to the distance covered by that fare. Sense 3 is essentially the fare amount, while sense 2 is the zone; they are closely related and merged here.
タクシーの初乗りは500円です。
The taxi's starting fare is 500 yen.
初乗り運賃が値上がりした。
The base fare has gone up.