CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Blue Line Lynx ridership numbers have gone up since the opening of the extension in March.

  • Extention opened March 16
  • Bus ridership is down
  • Bus routes changed after opening of rail extention

CATS released year over year numbers showing an increase in ridership by 48 percent.

RELATED: Highly anticipated Lynx Blue Line Extention is now open

Good news for the rail line may mean bad news for the bus system. CATS also reported numbers are down 19 percent. Bus routes did change dramatically with the opening of the rail extension.

For routes and shedules, click here.

 

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