Trimet Buses Running Less Often Because of Low Ridership, Demand

Portland, Ore. – Ridership on Trimet is down alot, about 50 percent, since the outbreak. Starting Sunday buses and trains are running less often because of the lower demand. About two-thirds of all bus routes will be affected. Max trains will run as normal during the week, and on a Sunday schedule for the whole weekend. Portland streetcar is now running on a weekend schedule everyday. Trimet has not announced any layoffs, but they do have a new hiring freeze. Current openings are not being filled.

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