Systemwide, Metro Rail saw ridership rise 1.7% to nearly 6 million boardings

Los Angeles Metro ridership remained strong in September, buoyed by new rail service and a rise in weekend and leisure travel, even as overall boardings dipped slightly compared to last year.

Metro reported 26.3 million total boardings last month, down just 1.9% from September 2024 — a marked improvement from the 6% drop seen in June, when federal law enforcement activity disrupted travel. The numbers signal a continued recovery following more than two years of growth, with ridership over the past 12 months up 1.1% compared to the previous year.

The A Line extension from Azusa to Pomona, which opened Sept. 19, helped stabilize ridership by reconnecting light rail service to the San Gabriel Valley for the first

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