Despite challenges, OmniRide reports steady ridership growth

In August 2024, PRTC recorded an average daily ridership of 2,753 passengers, an increase of 22% compared to the previous year. This increase came despite significant service cuts in late July and a $2 price increase earlier in the month. Even a tropical storm in early August failed to significantly deter passengers, underscoring PRTC’s essential role in the daily lives of many in the region, Dr. Robert A. “Bob” Schneider, CEO of OmniRide.