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An older man holding a phone smiles as he gets into the back seat of a car, with a female driver in the front seat smiling back at him.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 3, 2025

GoGoGrandparent Reports Record Ridership Growth in San Francisco Bay Area

Older adults across the Bay Area are gaining greater independence through nearly 14,000 subsidized rides provided by GoGoGrandparent, a service helping seniors access transportation without apps while supporting community connections.

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Image of a PATCO rail system platform.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 27, 2025

PATCO Announces Phased Overnight Weekday Service Changes

Service suspensions target low ridership hours to improve PATCO’s safety, maintenance, and station conditions.

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Rhett Sander-Spencer, ART's 10 millionth rider, posing for a picture with transit professionals.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 26, 2025

New Mexico's ART System Reaches 10 Million Rides

With strong ridership and growing routes, Albuquerque Rapid Transit continues to shape the city’s future.

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Transit Dispatchesby Laramie Bowron June 25, 2025

Why Bus Service Cuts Should Be the Last Resort for Transit Agencies

A closer look at ridership trends, demographic shifts, and the broader impacts of service reductions reveals why maintaining, and even improving, bus service levels should be a top priority in 2025.

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Exterior rendering of a M-9A railcar.
Newsby StaffJune 24, 2025

New York MTA Adding 316 New Passenger Railcars

With growing ridership, MTA is investing in a faster, more modern fleet — starting with 316 next-gen M-9A railcars.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2025

The Virginia Breeze Hits New Ridership Milestones

The record underscores the continued demand for accessible and affordable travel options across the Commonwealth, particularly in regions that lack robust transportation alternatives.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2025

New York Commuter Railroads Set Post-Pandemic Single Day Ridership Record

Together, the railroads combined to carry a single-day record of 540,688 riders.

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Newsby StaffMay 21, 2025

Transit Ridership Outgrows Driving in Vancouver Region

The agency reported that in 2024, Metro Vancouver recorded 7.7 million more transit trips than in 2023 — a 3% year-over-year increase, outpacing a modest 1% rise in vehicle travel across the region.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

New APTA Data Finds Ridership Up to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels

APTA’s 75th edition of the Public Transportation Fact Book and its latest Ridership Policy Brief highlight the sector’s rebound, with transit agencies delivering 7.7 billion passenger trips in 2024 — 491 million more than the previous year.

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Articlesby Timothy MenardMay 14, 2025

Navigating the Impact of Tariffs on Transit: A Strategic Approach for Agencies

Here, we explore the multifaceted impact of tariffs on transit, the shifting demographics of bus ridership, and the importance of strategic partnerships in mitigating these challenges.

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