The article was originally published on https://sfist.com/2025/09/22/bart-sets-new-post-pandemic-ridership-record/Thanks in part to big events like Outside Lands, and thanks to a new program that provides unlimited rides for UC Berkeley students, BART saw its ridership soar to a new post-pandemic record in August. BART saw over 4.9 million riders in the month of August 2025, setting a new post-pandemic record. Average weekday ridership for the month was up 12.6% to 186,600 compared to August 2024; and weekend ridership was up arund 10%, likely thanks to events like the Grateful Dead anniversary shows in Golden Gate Park and Outside Lands. BART also credits the launch of the tap-and-ride system, allowing customers to pay by credit card or with their phone instead of only through the Clipper

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