NYC Transit rebound continues as 3 million commuters rode subways three straight days last week (New York: transportation)

[Aeran]

I can attest that the subways have been more packed the past few days. Couldn't even get a seat. Everyone's back.

https://www.amny.com/transit/nyc-tra...subway-record/

More than 3 million people rode the New York City subway each day for three consecutive days last week, the first time the MTA recorded such high numbers since the outbreak of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in December.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of last week all logged north of 3 million straphangers, a milestone not seen since Dec. 17, and rides were back to 55% of pre-pandemic levels as of Feb. 10, according to the latest MTA counts.

“Strong public transit ridership is yet another sign that New York’s comeback is only growing stronger,” said Governor Kathy Hochul in a statement Saturday. “Strong and dynamic transportation infrastructure is key to our recovery, and we are working hard to maintain our progress in returning to pre-pandemic levels.”

[1200RT]

Anecdotally, NJT to Secaucus and then from Secaucus to Penn were jammed on Saturday around lunch time. Secaucus to Penn was standing room only on double level train. Subways seemed their normal level of busy.

[reyes7]

https://new.mta.info/coronavirus/ridership

Weekday subway ridership still only a little over 50%. LIRR & MNRR a little less.

[Mightyqueen801]

This is good news. Reading from afar. Thanks for posting.

[Dave 92 LSC]

Ill say, few times I went to work this year, LIRR is more than half empty. Parking lots are empty.
I grossly underestimated LI. Its not as Blue collar as I thought.