Starting today, BART will begin running fewer trains during commute hours in response to a large drop in ridership during the three-week novel coronavirus shelter-in-place order for most Bay Area counties.
On Tuesday, the first day the order took effect, BART reported an 87 percent drop in ridership compared to an average Tuesday in February.
In response, BART officials announced the agency will temporarily eliminate extra commute trains that run during the morning and evening commutes on the yellow Antioch-San Francisco International Airport line until
further notice. The eliminated extra trains provide frequent service on the agency’s busiest line during peak hours.
The extra trains are traditionally canceled during times of low ridership, like the holiday season, according to agency officials.
Despite fewer trains being available during the commute hours for essential workers like healthcare workers, first responders and grocery store employees, social distancing will still be possible, agency officials said.
Data from Wednesday morning’s commute showed that the extra yellow line trains carried an average of seven riders per car. Without the extra trains, the agency predicts that base trains running every 15 minutes will
carry the passengers while still allowing social distancing, as recommended by health officials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Makes sense. With an almost 90% drop in ridership, they can cut even more trains and still maintain appropriate social distancing.
wow did de slacker write this announcement
a bunch of me me me and a few social butt kissing comments
ultimately leading to me me again
I mean can you get over yourself already
lol
like they determined with their advanced knowledge and huge brains that less trains were needed …..
then a reference to essential workers really
this fluff piece is right out of a pandering pamphlet
totally not needed or wanted yet plastered to promote bart as all knowing and seeing and telling us how things are
take this time to realize barf…..you are not the center of the state or universe get over yourselves ….your a simple public transport not god
I wonder how long before the bums will take over the abandoned stations
cant wait for the next big movie
ESCAPE FROM SF
During the rainy season it is always prudent to limit service.
Yes, that makes sense. Who knew BART could think of something like that?
They could cut to 95% and still have a thousand, wonder how many fair jumpers are still getting through?
BART To Cut Down Commute Trains
Gosh, I hope they grow back.
Cutting down commute trains during this crisis to save money. Sounds like a great start BART.
BART now saying that starting Monday service will stop at 9pm and limited weekend services…. At least they gave advanced notice….