These U.S. Cities Have the Best Public TransportationU.S. cities are improving public transportation, with New York and San Francisco leading in effectiveness and ridership.
Fare hikes for NYC Ferry service take effect MondayNYC Ferry individual rides now cost $4.50 to address funding concerns amid record ridership.
MTA's costly fare-evader study: Letters to the Editor - Dec. 17, 2024The MTA's $1 million plan to understand fare evaders may be misguided; enforcement and system improvements could be more effective solutions.
Commentary: Let's Talk About Woodstock the Water Shuttle V2.0 - Streetsblog San FranciscoWoodstock water shuttle successfully attracted over 17,000 riders in its first month, indicating strong demand and potential for expanded service.
These U.S. Cities Have the Best Public TransportationU.S. cities are improving public transportation, with New York and San Francisco leading in effectiveness and ridership.
Fare hikes for NYC Ferry service take effect MondayNYC Ferry individual rides now cost $4.50 to address funding concerns amid record ridership.
MTA's costly fare-evader study: Letters to the Editor - Dec. 17, 2024The MTA's $1 million plan to understand fare evaders may be misguided; enforcement and system improvements could be more effective solutions.
Commentary: Let's Talk About Woodstock the Water Shuttle V2.0 - Streetsblog San FranciscoWoodstock water shuttle successfully attracted over 17,000 riders in its first month, indicating strong demand and potential for expanded service.
MTA fareless bus route program flops, leaving lawmakers frustratedThe fare-free bus program had limited success, failing to increase ridership effectively while inadvertently encouraging fare evasion.
BART daily riders breach 200K mark for 1st time since pre-pandemic, thanks to A's fans - Local News MattersBART has surpassed 200,000 daily riders for the first time since the pandemic, suggesting a rebound in public transit use.
MTA officials tout ridership gains but highlight fare evasion concerns, Bronx Metro-North project delays - Bronx TimesMTA ridership is rebounding, but fare evasion, particularly on buses, remains a critical concern.
Explainer: Why a Full Citi Bike Dock Doesn't Mean No One's Using It - Streetsblog New York CityFull Citi Bike docks do not indicate low usage; instead, they suggest popularity and high demand.Increasing ridership in Bronx neighborhoods through affordable fare programs.City Council Member Althea Stevens questions the need for Citi Bike dock in South Bronx despite its popularity.
WeGo Bus Ridership Above Pre-Pandemic Levels In Fourth Quarter - Busline NewsWeGo Public Transit in Nashville surpassed pre-Covid ridership levels, achieving notable growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023-2024.
BART fares will increase 5.5% in 2025BART will increase fares by 5.5% in January 2025 to help address ongoing budget deficits.
MTA fareless bus route program flops, leaving lawmakers frustratedThe fare-free bus program had limited success, failing to increase ridership effectively while inadvertently encouraging fare evasion.
BART daily riders breach 200K mark for 1st time since pre-pandemic, thanks to A's fans - Local News MattersBART has surpassed 200,000 daily riders for the first time since the pandemic, suggesting a rebound in public transit use.
MTA officials tout ridership gains but highlight fare evasion concerns, Bronx Metro-North project delays - Bronx TimesMTA ridership is rebounding, but fare evasion, particularly on buses, remains a critical concern.
Explainer: Why a Full Citi Bike Dock Doesn't Mean No One's Using It - Streetsblog New York CityFull Citi Bike docks do not indicate low usage; instead, they suggest popularity and high demand.Increasing ridership in Bronx neighborhoods through affordable fare programs.City Council Member Althea Stevens questions the need for Citi Bike dock in South Bronx despite its popularity.
WeGo Bus Ridership Above Pre-Pandemic Levels In Fourth Quarter - Busline NewsWeGo Public Transit in Nashville surpassed pre-Covid ridership levels, achieving notable growth in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023-2024.
BART fares will increase 5.5% in 2025BART will increase fares by 5.5% in January 2025 to help address ongoing budget deficits.
State Transit Transformation Task Force Defers Recommendations for Seamless Transit - Streetsblog CaliforniaSeamless coordination of transit fares and schedules is crucial for improving rider experience and increasing overall transit ridership.
Three-Day Work Weeks Are Hammering BART Financially, But Muni Just Had Its Highest-Ridership Month In Four YearsBART's ridership remains critically low due to remote work, with financial distress likely leading to service cuts if new funding is not secured.
BART report highlights need for additional funding and why ridership has droppedRemote work affecting BART ridership and revenue.
Three-Day Work Weeks Are Hammering BART Financially, But Muni Just Had Its Highest-Ridership Month In Four YearsBART's ridership remains critically low due to remote work, with financial distress likely leading to service cuts if new funding is not secured.
BART report highlights need for additional funding and why ridership has droppedRemote work affecting BART ridership and revenue.
EDC touts increased ferry ridership, won't commit to any system expansions | amNewYorkNYC Ferry's ridership is increasing, but so is its financial deficit, leading officials to prioritize sustainability over immediate expansion.
Tube And Trains Will Be Off-Peak All Day Friday For 3-Month TrialTfL services will be off-peak all day on Fridays for a three-month trial period starting in March.Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, hopes to boost ridership and support struggling businesses by implementing the trial.
EDC touts increased ferry ridership, won't commit to any system expansions | amNewYorkNYC Ferry's ridership is increasing, but so is its financial deficit, leading officials to prioritize sustainability over immediate expansion.
Tube And Trains Will Be Off-Peak All Day Friday For 3-Month TrialTfL services will be off-peak all day on Fridays for a three-month trial period starting in March.Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, hopes to boost ridership and support struggling businesses by implementing the trial.
How to Get the Subways Under ControlThe New York City subway system, the largest in North America, faces safety challenges leading to decreased ridership.
The Uncertain Future of the Yellow School BusThe role of the traditional yellow school bus is changing as fewer students opt to ride it, leading to a shift in its legacy and impact.
San Francisco Dedicates a Cable Car to Tony BennettCable car No. 53 in San Francisco was dedicated to Tony Bennett on Valentine's Day, honoring his iconic song 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco'.The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is seeing a slow rise in ridership, with 71% of pre-pandemic levels, especially on the weekends.
Why Transit Reliability is Difficult in Midsized Cities - Streetsblog USAMid-sized cities struggle with unreliable transit service and this is a significant factor in their low ridership.The unique challenges of maintaining stable service in less-populous urban areas contribute to the issue of unreliable transit service.
Citi Bike hiking prices for second time this year, citing high costs of e-bike fleet | amNewYorkCiti Bike prices are increasing due to the high costs of maintaining e-bikes, despite record-high ridership.