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COVID-19 Hasn’t Cratered Bus Ridership — Which Creates a Huge Post-Crisis Challenge

If people are taking buses, bus systems will need support for more rear-door boarding, protective gear for workers, cleanings, hazard pay, increased service to reduce crowding.

By Kea Wilson

4:06 PM EDT on April 30, 2020

COVID-19 Hasn’t Cratered Bus Ridership — Which Creates a Huge Post-Crisis Challenge

Local buses like this one have been made fare-free during the crisis. Let's keep them that way, an activist argues. Photo: ShaneAkACaitSith810 via Youtube

Kea Wilson

Kea Wilson has more than a dozen years of experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She previously worked at Strong Towns, and currently lives in St. Louis, MO. Kea can be reached at kea@streetsblog.org or on Twitter @streetsblogkea. Please reach out to her with tips and submissions.

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