Systemwide average daily ridership for September 2026 was 822,753 across all modes (the highest since February 2020) driving total monthly ridership up by 8% compared to September 2025 and up 3% compared to September 2024. It’s up 18% compared to August 2026! September 2026 marked the seventh consecutive month of year over year ridership increases.
Ridership exceeded 800,000 on 18 out of 21 weekdays during the month.
Bus ridership was up 14% compared to September 2025 and up 7% compared to September 2024. The September 2026 year-over-year ridership growth rate was the highest of any month since May 2023. Ridership was up every day of the week with Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays increasing by an average of 17%. Ridership was up 22% between 6PM and midnight. Bus ridership peaked at 457,531 on September 30.
Metro ridership was up 4% compared to September 2025. Weekday ridership reached its highest levels since October 2025 and was driven by 9% growth on the B. Ridership overall on Metro on Saturdays dropped by 6% and Sundays dropped by 10%. Weekend ridership loss was likely driven by rainy weather on 3 out of 4 weekends during the month. Weekday ridership on the B, T, and grew but ridership on the L, D, and M decreased. Ridership peaked at 322,145 on September 23 with dry weather conditions and a Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers home game.
Weekday ridership on the L was down by about 4,258 on the Line this month compared to last September. 11th St Station closed on September 5 for a 12-month overhaul of the facility. Weekday ridership at this station was 4,062 prior to closure. The six stations with the largest total ridership loss include Frankford Transit Center, Somerset, Kensington-Allegheny, 52nd St, 69th St Transit Center, and 15th St/City. All of these locations have the new 3D faregates and have been targeted for fare evasion enforcement.
Ridership on the B jumped by over 10,000 this month compared to last September. Weekend ridership growth was also very strong. Sunday ridership was 58,186 which is up 22% from last September. Ridership was up at 19 of 24 stations. Ridership was 86,537 on 9/12 for the Penn State vs. Temple football game. Ridership was 73,107 on 9/13 for the Commanders vs. Eagles game.
September marks the third consecutive month for year over year ridership growth on the T. Ridership dropped by 34% on Saturdays and 8% on Sundays. The trolley tunnel was closed for three out of four weekends during September. Weekday ridership increased on the T2, T4, and T5 but decreased slightly on the T1 and T3.
The G continues to experience strong year-over-year ridership growth especially during off-peak hours. Weekday ridership was up 30% during the midday hours and 47% between 4 AM and 6 AM. Ridership peaked for the month at 17,319 on 9/23.
Year-over-year ridership is down for the twelfth consecutive month on the D. Weekday D1 ridership was down 23% and D2 ridership was down 2%. Ridership was up 2% during the midday hours and 15% after midnight but is down throughout the rest of the day. Ridership during the AM Peak was down 13% and down 7% during the PM Peak.
Ridership on the M was down as shuttle bus service is in effect for the Bridgeport Viaduct repairs.
Total ridership on Regional Rail is at its highest level since last September despite year-over-year ridership being down 4%. Regional Rail ridership reached its highest level since February 2020 in September 2025 but ridership declined in October of last year due to the Silverliner IV crisis. Ridership is down this month as it is comparing against an exceptionally good month one year ago.
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