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Friday, June 27, 2025

Ridership on the rebound

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Rebounds aren’t just for basketball — CATA’s ridership is bouncing back strong. After a sharp drop during the pandemic, riders are returning to the buses in impressive numbers. From just over 3 million rides in fiscal 2021, CATA has delivered nearly 9 million rides in the past year, including both fixed-routes and paratransit services, showing a strong recovery across the region.

Ridership story

*Fiscal 2025 is projected as of May 2025. 

This content has been published in the 2025 Community Report.  

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