The month of August saw some of the highest ridership figures on BART since 2020, according to new data released by the agency last week.

BART officials attribute the substantial increase in ridership to new programs taking effect, large public events throughout the month, and the agency's efforts to make the service more attractive.

In August, just over 4.9 million riders used the system, making it the busiest month since the initial slowdown in 2020.

The month saw the introduction of the new "Tap and Ride" system that allows riders to use bank cards to pay fares and the start of the unlimited rides "BayPass" program at the University of California, Berkeley. BART officials said the expansion of these programs contributed to the increase in ridership.

"BART is thrilled to see ridershi

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