Sep 10, 2024 - News

Nashville bus ridership eclipses pre-pandemic numbers

Nate Rau

Dr. Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center. Photo: courtesy of WeGo

Nashville bus ridership surpassed its pre-pandemic levels during the quarter ending June 30, WeGo announced last week.

Why it matters: The rising use of the bus system coincides with Mayor Freddie O'Connell's push to raise the sales tax to fund a $3.1 billion transportation plan.

By the numbers: There were 2.16 million total rides from April 1 through June 30, slightly eclipsing the numbers for that timeframe in 2019.

That represents a 6% increase over 2023.

Zoom in: The routes experiencing the most growth were Murfreesboro Pike, Dickerson Pike, Nolensville Pike and the airport line.

The seven bus routes connecting to the new North Nashville transit center saw a 36% increase.

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