Ridership on Buses
What does this measure?
This indicator measures the number of revenue trips on buses serving Orange County residents, including local fixed routes, commuter services, paratransit, and dial-a-bus systems. It tracks ridership across multiple providers over time, comparing data from 2006 through 2024.
Summary Statement
Total bus ridership in Orange County rose steadily from 2.07 million trips in 2006 to a peak of 3.27 million in 2024. Growth has been strongest in commuter services in Kiryas Joel routes, while many town dial-a-bus programs show declines.
Sources
https://www.ridetransitorange.com/_files/ugd/1cc025_81f1622e038c46cabf3db6a8890c45a0.pdf