Greenline Transit · Operating report, third quarter 2026 · Page 2
1. Summary
Ridership rose 12 percent over the second quarter, the strongest quarter since the network redesign. On-time performance held at 91 percent despite the summer roadworks on Elm Street, and three new routes opened in August. Fare revenue tracked ridership, and operating costs stayed within the budget agreed in March, with fuel savings offsetting overtime during the roadworks.
2. Ridership
Weekly boardings averaged 182,000 in July, 194,000 in August and 207,000 in September (ticket data, table 4.1). Growth was strongest on the three new routes and on the cross-town lines that connect to them. Weekend boardings rose faster than weekday boardings for the first time since 2023.
3. Outlook
Routes 4 and 9 move to late service in October, running until 1 am. Contactless fares launch on every bus in November, and the first 20 electric buses replace diesel vehicles in January. The board is asked to note the fleet schedule and approve the late-service budget set out in section 5.













