NYC Sets One-Day Subway Ridership Record

[marmar]

According to the MTA, 6,106,694 customers rode the subway on Tuesday, Sept. 23, the highest ridership ever since daily figures were first recorded in 1985.

That date came two days after the climate change march, a major event that drew hundreds of thousands of people to the city. Sept. 23rd was also the date for the United Nations climate change summit.

Four other September days also saw more than 6 million customers, and the 149 million customers over the month were more than in any other September in nearly 60 years.

The MTA's previous one-day ridership record was set Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013, when 5,987,595 passengers rode the subway. .....................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.wnyc.org/story/nyc-sets-one-day-subway-ridership-record/

[WhiteTara]

1. Yeah for public transportation! nt

[shenmue]

2. Yep