A Plunge in Mass Transit Ridership Deals a Huge Blow to Climate Change Mitigation

InsideClimate News

Facing dire budget shortfalls due to Covid-19, some of the nation’s largest transit agencies are considering permanent cuts to bus and subway lines if they don’t receive additional federal aid. When paired with a surge in driving, as economies reopen but folks continue to avoid transit for fear of virus transmission, experts say the U.S. could see a spike in tailpipe emissions beyond pre-pandemic levels.

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