Record-Breaking Ridership Marks Calgary Transit's Success in Q1 2024

Calgary Transit is pleased to announce notable achievements in ridership for the first quarter of 2024, reaffirming its commitment to delivering exceptional transit service to Calgarians.

After consistent and sustained ridership growth over 2023, ridership in the first quarter of 2024 has climbed to an impressive 25.5 million trips, representing a 21 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2023.  Notably, March 2024 marked a historic moment for Calgary Transit, with CTrain boardings reaching an all-time high of 8,792,500 in a single month, surpassing the previous record set in November 2014. Increased demand and expanded off-peak service levels across the city have contributed significantly to this milestone.

“Calgary Transit customers have responded well to our service and safety investments over the past year.  Our commitment to providing safe, accessible and reliable transit service continues to build customer confidence in the services we provide,” says Sharon Fleming, Director, Calgary Transit.

In alignment with RouteAhead, Calgary Transit has plans to continue to expand service in 2024 and 2025 to grow ridership and enhance accessibility to improve the customer experience. Sharon adds: “Transit continues to prove itself as the backbone of Calgary’s mobility, we look forward to continuing to meet growing demand by ramping up service frequency and coverage in 2024 to align with the RouteAhead goal of making transit a preferred travel choice for Calgarians.”