"BART saw over 4.9 million riders in the month of August 2025, setting a new post-pandemic record. Average weekday ridership for the month was up 12.6% to 186,600 compared to August 2024; and weekend ridership was up arund 10%, likely thanks to events like the Grateful Dead anniversary shows in Golden Gate Park and Outside Lands. BART also credits the launch of the tap-and-ride system, allowing customers to pay by credit card or with their phone instead of only through the Clipper system;"
"and a new program launched in August, BayPass, that provides unlimited rides to UC Berkeley students which alone accounted for 141,000 rides last month. The Golden State Valkyries also played seven sold-out home games in August at the Chase Center, and the SF Giants played 15 homes games during the month."
BART recorded over 4.9 million riders in August 2025, the highest monthly total since March 2020. Average weekday ridership rose 12.6% to 186,600 versus August 2024, and weekend ridership increased about 10%. Major events—including the Grateful Dead anniversary shows, Outside Lands, and multiple professional sports and stadium events—boosted event-related travel. New payment options such as tap-and-ride and the BayPass program for UC Berkeley students, which accounted for 141,000 rides in August, further lifted ridership. Ridership exceeded the budgeted forecast by about 10.1%, nearly 450,000 rides, but remains well below pre-pandemic peaks like August 2019.
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