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Ridership on the rebound

Friday, June 27, 2025

Categories: Blog

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.
*Fiscal 2025 is projected as of May 2025. 
 
This content has been published in the 2025 Community Report.  
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