CARTA said ridership is up - even with the lower gas prices.
It was noted that increases in transit ridership often reflect higher gas prices.
Total CARTA ridership in October was 294,161 - up from 271,765 a year earlier.
For the year to date, ridership is at 1,152,765. That compares to the previous 1, 145,689.
Ridership is also improving on the routes to the Enterprise South Industrial Park. It was at 1,617 in October compared to 1,359 the previous month.
Parking revenues continue to soar. They are at $957,010 for the year to date. The budgeted amount was $838,012.
CARTA recently raised parking fees and extended enforcement hours.