The MTA set a record Tuesday on the New York City subway, with 3.76 million users, and on the Metro-North railroad, with 188,800 passengers, Governor Kathy Hochul announced.
Combining bus passengers, New York City Transit carried 5.4 million customers on Tuesday, September 20.
“Our record passenger numbers demonstrate what we already know: New York is back and better than ever,” the governor said.
“New Yorkers are turning to public transportation because they know it’s the fastest, safest, and most comfortable way to get around New York and across the state, and these numbers are a great indicator that New York is back on track. road, “added Hochul.
“With new pandemic-era passenger records, New York is getting back on track!” The governor wrote in a social media message.
“Just yesterday:
🚇 New York City Transit had more than 5.4 million passengers
🚇 @NYCTSubway had 3.76 million passengers
🚇 @MetroNorth had 188,800 passengers
🚇 @LIRR had 203,900 passengers
With new passenger records from the pandemic era, New York is getting back on track!
Just yesterday:
🚇 New York City Transit had more than 5.4 million passengers
🚇 @NYCTsubway it had 3.76 million bikers
🚇 @MetroNord it had 188,800 horsemen
🚇 @LIRR it had 203,900 pilots– Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) September 21, 2022
The figures, however, while setting post-pandemic records, are still lower than those that existed before the arrival of Covid-19.
The 3.76 million subway users, after all, are only about 65% of the daily average before the pandemic (about 5.5 million subway users).
All in all, transit officials are optimistic about the latest user data.
“The increase in passenger numbers shows that people trust our public transit systems as we get back on track and the New York City Transit is ready to get people where they need to be,” said Demetrius Crichlow, senior vice president of subway. of New York City Transit.
“Public transport saves time and money. It helps improve the environment and reduces traffic congestion by keeping cars and trucks off the roads, not only in the city but also in the surrounding suburbs. “
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