MBTA Subway Ridership At About 25% Of Pre-Pandemic Levels

BOSTON — Layoffs, fare hikes and service cuts are all on the table when it comes to balancing the MBTA budget. The board met Monday to discuss a projected budget shortfall of as much as $577 million next year.

Fewer people are riding the buses, subways and trains as they continue to work from home. Ridership on the subway is at 24.5% of pre-pandemic levels; on buses it’s about 40%.

“We have a little bit of an increase heading into September and throughout September it has been relatively steady,” General Manager Steve Poftak said.

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