The state data shows that ridership on Metro-North and LIRR has increased dramatically since congestion pricing launched on Jan. 5, marking a notable shift in commuter behavior.
On Jan. 5, the LIRR reported 199,441 riders in 2024, a stark increase from 96,683 in 2023. This represented a significant jump in daily commuters.
Detailed metrics reveal that the LIRR experienced a 14.6% increase in weekday ridership on Jan. 8, 2024, compared to the same weekday the previous year.
Metro-North's weekend and weekday ridership saw similar increases, indicating that commuters are increasingly opting for public transport amid the congestion pricing changes.
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