"Muni fare revenue remains way, way down, with $97 million in 2024 compared to $283 million in 2015, despite ridership being above 70% of pre-pandemic levels."
"Independent of changes in total ridership, Muni experienced a 53% drop in per-passenger fares between 2015 and 2024, resulting in a significant loss of revenue for the system."
"On a good day, maybe 40% of passengers pay their fares, highlighting the extent of fare evasion that has become a pressing issue for Muni."
Muni's fare revenue has plummeted to $97 million in 2024, less than half of the $283 million in 2015, despite ridership exceeding 70% of pre-pandemic levels. A significant portion of riders are not paying fares, with a reported 20.8% fare evasion rate. The drop in revenue is attributed to both fare evasion and expanded discounted fare programs. The pandemic exacerbated the issue, as many fare inspectors were laid off, leading to fewer fines and increased fare evasion.
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