diff --git a/code/datums/components/riding/riding_mob.dm b/code/datums/components/riding/riding_mob.dm
index d5098e54c9e..7e98b69e2d6 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/riding/riding_mob.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/riding/riding_mob.dm
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@
 	unequip_buckle_inhands(parent)
 	var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = parent
 	H.remove_movespeed_modifier(/datum/movespeed_modifier/human_carry)
-	REMOVE_TRAIT(H, TRAIT_UNDENSE, VEHICLE_TRAIT)
+	REMOVE_TRAIT(former_rider, TRAIT_UNDENSE, VEHICLE_TRAIT)
 	return ..()
 
 /// If the carrier shoves the person they're carrying, force the carried mob off