Triangle Transit buses carried 1.1 million riders in the fiscal year that ended June 30, up 19%. It's the first year TT's been over the million mark.
Is it worth it? The reported farebox recovery rate (money in versus operating costs out) was up slightly, from 11% to 13%, despite the fact -- the agency (they're trying to bury their old TTA=Authority identity) said -- that over half their passengers ride free or on reduced fares. It's socialized transportation, but so is driving a car on a public thoroughfare.
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