Ridership: May 2024

June 17, 2024

System-wide ridership in May 2024 was 71% of pre-COVID May 2019 ridership. This month experienced both the highest recovery rate and average daily ridership since the start of the pandemic. This is the first time the recovery rate
exceeded 70%!

System-wide ridership increased 14% from May 2023. On average there were approximately 85,824 more trips per day in May 2024 compared to May 2023.

Average daily ridership was 717,630 unlinked passenger trips across all modes. 

Bus, Trackless Trolley, and Regional Rail modes all experienced the highest total ridership numbers since the start of the pandemic.

Bus & trackless trolley ridership increased 6% from May 2023 (371,424) to May 2024 (394,888).

Recovery for bus is strongest on Sunday. For all days - recovery is strongest during the midday hours (9AM-3PM). During the 2PM hour ridership recovery stands at 78%. Ridership recovery is weaker during the late night and overnight hours.

The five bus routes with the highest recovery rates were Route 49 (146%), Route 150 (105%), Route 40 (99%), Route 21 (96%), and Route 42 (96%).

Regional Rail ridership recovery is at 67% as of May 2024 when compared to pre-COVID May 2019. Total ridership increased 20% relative to May 2023 (an increase of 13,282 unlinked trips per day). Ridership peaks at 7AM and 4PM. Highest ridership day is Wednesday.

Ridership on the Broad Street Line and Market-Frankford Line Ridership has increased 33% compared to May 2023. Subway/elevated ridership is at 63% of pre-pandemic levels. Ridership peaks at 7AM and 4PM. Highest ridership day is Wednesday.

Trolley ridership is at 59% of pre-pandemic levels. Ridership is highest during midday. 

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