How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends

How a new bus line in Philadelphia is defying post-pandemic transit trends

The 49 bus connects the Strawberry Mansion, Grays Ferry and University City neighborhoods. Courtesy of SEPTAWhen the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority launched the 49 bus route in Philadelphia in early 2019, those who most benefited were older adults and people who already ride the bus – and not commuters who were persuaded to ditch their cars for public transportation, according to our new research. Some of the largest benefits…