Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the "Contact Us" page.
Combined ridership and revenue levels for 10 of Canada's largest urban transit properties increased in March compared with the same month a year earlier.
These 10 companies represent about 80% of total urban transit across the country.
Ridership levels rose to 132.9 million passenger trips in March, up 2.6% from the same month a year earlier.
The increase in ridership pushed revenue (excluding subsidies) up 3.9% from March 2008 to $225.3 million.
Available on CANSIM: table 408-0004.
Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 2745.
For more information, or to enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Client Services (toll-free 1-866-500-8400; fax: 613-951-0009; transportationstatistics@statcan.gc.ca), Transportation Division.