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CTA Ridership Continues To Climb As More Customers Are Returning To School Or The Office

Average weekday ridership has risen above 900,000 for the first time since February 2020.

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The CTA said ridership for the week of Sept. 12 was up 10 percent from one year ago, with a total of more than 5.5 million rides.
The CTA said ridership for the week of Sept. 12 was up 10 percent from one year ago, with a total of more than 5.5 million rides. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — CTA ridership is now at its highest level since the start of the pandemic.

A big bounce-back in downtown ridership is leading the way, with a 21% increase over last year.

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