It’s in honor of the rapid transit agency’s 50th birthday.
BART has been even more on a roll recently. On August 30th, the public transit — which suffered 90% drops in ridership amid shelter-in-place order and general unease during the pandemic’s infancy in 2020 — recorded its second busiest day since COVID-19 entered our collective lexicon. A ridership figure of 161,236 was recorded; it was only second to the 2022 Warriors Championship Parade in June.
Yesterday’s ridership was 161,236!
That is our 2nd highest weekday since the start of the pandemic (the Warriors parade day has the top spot).
It is also a nice jump from our previous high last week (158k) and a big jump day over day (+6,095).
Let’s see what today brings!
— BART (@SFBART) September 1, 2022
Now that we’re officially in September, BART riders can (automatically!) get 50% off their fares in honor of the rapid transit agency’s 50th birthday. The fare slash is also honored with existing “Youth/Senior/Gator Pass/Clipper Start/RTC” discounts.
SEPTEMBER IS FINALLY HERE.
All month long, BART is offering 50% off in fares when you use Clipper.
Already getting a discount? 50% off on top of your existing Youth/Senior/Gator Pass/Clipper Start/RTC discount.
Thanks for riding with us as we celebrate our 50 years of service. pic.twitter.com/e0IDv9rpcT
— BART (@SFBART) September 1, 2022
“No promo code needed,” BART tweeted earlier this week, before mentioning that the 50% discount is only available through either physical or digital Clipper Card use: “Just use Clipper and the discount is automatically applied.”
With Labor Day just around the corner, the timing is *chef’s kiss.* It’s also a nice, frugal way to be sunsetting Hot Girl Summer before strolling into Sad Girl Autumn… with just a bit more money in our bank accounts to embrace all things pumpkin spice and Red (Taylor’s Version).
Feature Image: Courtesy of railgoods.com
