LA Metro Rail Ridership Climbs 10% as Bus Boardings Slip

November 13, 2026 • 00:00:54
LA Metro Rail Ridership Climbs 10% as Bus Boardings Slip
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LA Metro Rail Ridership Climbs 10% as Bus Boardings Slip

Nov 13 2026 | 00:00:54

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LA Metro recorded more than 28 million boardings in October 2026, but the latest figures reveal different trends across the system. Rail ridership increased 10.1% year over year and weekday rail use climbed 13.4%, while bus boardings declined approximately 1.1%. This short episode examines what the numbers could mean for Los Angeles County’s transit recovery.

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[00:00:00] LA Metro's October ridership numbers reveal two different stories across the transit system. Metro recorded more than 28 million total boardings, an increase of approximately 1.4% from October 2025. Rail delivered the strongest growth, reaching nearly 7 million trips, up 10.1% year over year. Average weekday rail ridership climbed even faster, increasing 13.4%. [00:00:26] Bus ridership moved in the opposite direction. Metro buses recorded about 21.1 million boardings, a decline of approximately 1.1%. The figure suggests that Metro's rail recovery remains strong, while maintaining bus ridership may require greater attention to service speed, reliability and changing travel patterns. For more Los Angeles transit coverage, follow the long track Back on STM Daily News News, you can use this moment.
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