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Transit ridership edges up despite fare increases; April costs rose due to higher billing hours and an audit
Summary
County transit staff reported modest ridership increases after a fare change, with higher April costs driven by more billed hours, an annual audit and vehicle auction preparation.
County transit staff reported a slight increase in ridership after a fare increase but noted April operating costs were higher because of increased billed hours and an annual audit.
One committee member observed that ridership gains appear concentrated among elderly riders; a transit staff member said "the increase was, the increase in the elderly" and that agency fares were roughly unchanged. Staff also noted vehicle auction preparation added expense and that April showed higher total costs due to billed hours and audit timing.
Committee members pointed to seasonal patterns and advertising revenue as possible factors affecting adult ridership and overall ridership counts. Staff said they will continue monitoring ridership and budget impacts and will report back as data for summer service patterns and budget effects become clearer.
