Another year of ridership behind us, and transit use in San Diego continues to rise year after year. Fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 – June 2025) saw an overall rise of 7%, which pulled us past the 81 million passenger rides mark, (specifically 81,181,071 rides)! For reference, MTS ridership pre-pandemic (back in 2019) was 85.3 million rides. We’re now at 95% of pre-pandemic levels, an incredible mark!
Trolley ridership climbed about 7.5%, with the biggest percentage increase coming from the Green Line, which saw extra nighttime and weekend service added this year, and a ton of event ridership to Petco Park and Snapdragon Stadium, too.
Bus ridership also got a 7% boost. We had 11 routes that passed the million rides milestone this year, up from only eight routes that met this achievement last year.
We appreciate every single person who chooses transit: whether it’s the commuter heading to work, the student riding to class, or the neighbor using the Trolley to get to a doctor’s appointment or pick up groceries. Each rider plays a vital role in keeping our region moving, supporting a healthier environment, and building a more connected San Diego. Your trips add up to something much bigger: less traffic, cleaner air, and stronger, more sustainable communities. Thank you for being part of the MTS journey and making a difference.
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Want to dive into the stats a bit more? Check out our 2025 Ridership Quiz for some fun facts about last year’s numbers!
