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Norman transit ridership jumps; city weighs fare changes while adding security and vehicles
Summary
City staff reported a jump in January ridership, new security at the transit center, six paratransit vehicles arriving soon and discussion of possible fare changes for the on-demand service amid budget pressure.
Taylor, a city staff member presenting to the Community Planning and Transportation Committee on Feb. 27, said Norman saw 40,182 boardings in January 2025 compared with 30,295 in January 2024 — roughly a 10,000-ride increase for the month and a near-29% rise year-to-date across bus and paratransit services. “Westarted security services at the transit center February 1,” Taylor said, and staff adjusted hours to noon–8 p.m. on weekdays to match busier times.
The presentation outlined near-term fleet and planning changes. Taylor said six compressed natural gas cutaways for paratransit are on order and expected in March, delaying January delivery.…
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