New York City is witnessing a resurgence in population and employment, with an influx of visitors, but subway ridership lags significantly below pre-pandemic levels. Following a drastic decrease in ridership due to COVID, the MTA is grappling with financial losses. Despite other sectors like Broadway thriving and bridge traffic returning, weekday subway usage is down about 30%, impacting revenue severely. The financial strain includes a drop in fare income despite increases, emphasizing the long-lasting effect of pandemic habits on public transit.
“New York City's population is once again growing after residents left in droves during the pandemic... yet subway ridership remains stubbornly low, at about 30% less than pre-pandemic levels.”
“Subway ridership, which has long served as a barometer for New York's economic health, remains stubbornly low... despite the city's recovery in other areas.“
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