The month of August saw some of the highest ridership figures on BART since 2020, according to new data released by the agency. BART officials attribute the substantial increase in ridership to new programs taking effect, large public events throughout the month, and the agency’s efforts to make the service more attractive. In August, just over 4.9 million riders used the system, making it the busiest month since the initial slowdown in 2020. BART officials said the expansion of these programs contributed to the increase in ridership. “We are also seeing ridership increase on nights and weekends as riders increasingly use BART for non-work trips to access local events and experiences,” said Robertson.