Norman transit ridership jumps; city weighs fare changes while adding security and vehicles
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.
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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.
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