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Transit Ridership Recovery Faces Challenges Amid $720M Deficits

9/29/2025

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Maria Meyer, a Muni user, notes improved experiences but ridership recovery remains complex.
Muni June ridership reached 482,160, about 68% of pre-pandemic levels, with a $320 million deficit.
BART August ridership was 186,515 (45% of 2019), with a $400 million deficit by 2027.
Advocacy groups call transit investment ahead of Newsom's October 12 decision on SB 63 for $750 million.

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Story summary

Maria Meyer, a Muni user, notes improved experiences but ridership recovery remains complex.
Muni June ridership reached 482,160, about 68% of pre-pandemic levels, with a $320 million deficit.
BART August ridership was 186,515 (45% of 2019), with a $400 million deficit by 2027.
Advocacy groups call transit investment ahead of Newsom's October 12 decision on SB 63 for $750 million.