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In a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Kai Boysan, CEO of FlixBus North America, to discuss the company’s growth model, its integration with Greyhound, and what the future holds for intercity bus travel in the U.S. and beyond.
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August saw nearly 2.7 million fewer vehicles than baseline enter the congestion relief zone, a 14% reduction. August was level with June for the most significant vehicle reduction seen so far in 2025.
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The company earned a 2025 Innovative Solutions Award for Mobility.
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Public transit ridership hit pre-pandemic highs in 2024, fueling a $93.4B industry that drives jobs, economic growth, and community access.
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For many years, the narrative surrounding public transit improvements has been heavily weighted toward environmental gains and carbon reduction. While these are undeniably crucial long-term benefits, the immediate focus of this new funding environment is firmly on demonstrable system efficiencies and a clear return on investment.
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A new study, Growth Spurt: The Outlook for Chicago’s Intercity Rail Traffic through 2030, highlights an upswing in travel on state-supported Amtrak trains serving the Windy City, exemplified by many sold-out trains during Labor Day weekend.
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The transit agency recorded 81,181,071 boardings during Fiscal Year 2025 (July 2024–June 2025), a 7.1% increase from the 75,663,343 trips taken in Fiscal Year 2024.
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DART carried an average of 17.6 passengers per hour of service on its fixed bus routes, making it the most efficient of the agency’s services.
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The customer ambassador program aims to raise awareness of the upcoming changes and to ensure riders are prepared for the implementation of the updated network.
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Metro Transit’s Secure Platform Plan is boosting ridership and cutting safety incidents with upgraded stations, new security features, and a modern fare system.
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