Posted By: Lisabeth Tunell

Triangle Transit ridership hits record…

 

Triangle Transit announced Monday that bus ridership in June 2008 hit an all time high, an increase of 30% over June 2007.  The escalating price of gasoline is partly responsible for the increase in riders, along with additional routes such as the Wake Forest Loop and Express. June marks the third consecutive month of increased ridership this year. April was at a 20.5% increase over last April, and May saw a 14.5% increase over the previous May.

This is when you know that the price of gas is hitting close to home….our pocketbooks. Also it is great to know that in a time of need the city responded with adding and revamping its transit system…just in time I might add.