Traffic & Transit

Metro Transit Ridership Rebounds As Gas Prices Soar

At the bus station, too, riders said that more seats have been taken recently.

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June 28, 2022

Gas, groceries, and just about everything is getting more expensive. As we look for ways to save money, more are opting to hop on public transit.

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Brian Koeltzow rides the train to commute from his Otsego home and avoid putting the miles on his car. He's noticed it's gotten more crowded.

"As the gas prices went up, people started riding," Koeltzow said.

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