UTC Director P.S. Sriraj Discusses Transit Ridership Nationwide in KARE TV Report

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The outlook for public transit ridership in the Twin Cities during these post-pandemic months remains uncertain, prompting Metro Transit to reduce service on some bus lines. In a January 11 KARE TV Channel 11 report, UTC Director P.S. Sriraj, noted that ridership on trains and buses in major markets nationwide remain below 2019 levels, with major increases not anticipated until 2025. Listen to the report from Danny Spewak.