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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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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2025

San Diego's Budget Maintains Full Service on Trolley, 92 Bus Routes in FY 2026

MTS has balanced its FY 2026 budget with projected revenues and expenses at $473.1 million.

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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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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 8, 2025

Biz Briefs: Alstom, MCI, and More

Biz Briefs covers the latest supplier news in the motorcoach and public transit industries.

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2025

New York's CDTA Ridership Hits 54-Year High

The agency said the record ridership is fueled by many factors, including CDTA being the only upstate transit authority to operate three BRT lines, and CDTA continues to grow its popular Universal Access program, which now includes more than 60 businesses, colleges, and universities.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 25, 2025

LA Metro Leverages Parking Tech to Simplify, Fuel Public Transit Usage

In a move to streamline the commuter experience and modernize its infrastructure, LA Metro partnered with ParkHelp to launch a cutting-edge parking guidance system — starting with its Arcadia parking lot.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2025

Toronto Reaches New Service Milestone

The 34 billionth trip was made on April 4 and follows a year of significant ridership growth. In 2024, customers took 420 million trips on the TTC — an increase of 23.5 million rides from 2023.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2025

SEPTA Budget Proposal Includes 45% Service Cuts, 21.5% Fare Increases

The release of the budget comes amid critical negotiations on a statewide transit funding plan introduced in February by Gov. Shapiro that would prevent these dire measures from taking effect.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 7, 2025

Tri-Rail Ridership Continues Growth in 2025

Tri-Rail continues to show signs of ridership growth, with a 2% increase in ridership over last year with just short of 400,000 rides recorded in March.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2025

TTC Awards Contract for Rail Capacity Improvement

The BYCI project will significantly expand and rehabilitate the existing subway station to improve efficiency and capacity and reduce overcrowding during rush hours.

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