Ridership: July 2024

August 22, 2024

System-wide ridership in July was 73% of pre-COVID July 2019 ridership. 

System-wide ridership increased 18% from July 2023. On average there were approximately 97,648 more trips per day in July 2024 compared to July 2023. This is based on the calendar month.

Average daily ridership was 638,420 unlinked passenger trips across all modes.

Bus and trackless trolley ridership increased 9% from July 2023 (306,203) to July 2024 (333,541).

The five routes with the highest recovery rates include Route 49 (127%), Route 42 (107%), Route 40 (105%), Route 70 (100%), and Route 120 (99%).

Sunday remains the day with the strongest recovery. On weekdays - ridership recovery is strongest during the midday (9AM-3PM) and evening hours (6PM-10PM). During the 2PM, 7PM, and 8PM hours ridership recovery stands at 80%.

Ridership recovery for trolley is at 57% as of July 2024 when compared to the pre-COVID July 2019. October 2023 ridership was the highest both in terms of the total number of unlinked passenger trips and recovery rate.

Trolley ridership declined by 1% however this is the first year we have been able to accurately measure the impact of the Trolley Blitz. Data indicates that there was a 30% decrease in ridership on the T routes during the Blitz and a 10% increase in ridership on bus routes that either intersect or run parallel to the trolley routes.

Ridership on the Broad Street Line [B] and Market-Frankford Line [L] has increased 44% relative to July 2023. Ridership is at 71% of pre pandemic levels.

Regional Rail ridership recovery is at 65% as of July 2024 when compared to the pre-COVID July 2019 total. Ridership increased 22% relative to July 2023 - an increase of 13,496 unlinked trips per day!

Let’s keep it up! Every trip counts and we appreciate every tap/swipe!