BART Surges Back with Record Ridership | San Francisco News

BART’s ridership is surging back to pre-pandemic levels, with June marking its busiest month since the crisis began—up 18.6% year-over-year, fueled by big events like Pride and a return to daily commutes. Record-breaking days and stations, plus the reintroduction of ten-car trains, signal a strong rebound. But despite the momentum, BART still faces a budget shortfall as pandemic-era federal funds expire, forcing the agency to seek new revenue. Enter the Connect Bay Area Act, a November ballot measure proposing a regional sales tax to fund transit and avoid service cuts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aff9d63d5ea77263