Denver transit costs continue to rise as ridership fails to recover post-COVID

By Elyse Apel  | The Center Square

Denver’s transit system continues to face financial challenges, even as it moves forward with expansion programs.

According to the Regional Transportation District, the system maintains a “strong near-term outlook.”

Yet, like many other transits throughout the country which have seen little recovery in ridership since the COVID-19 pandemic, RTD ridership in 2023 was less than two-thirds of the pre-pandemic level.

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