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South Central Regional Transit District (SCRTD) ridership has grown each of the past three years, with a strong transit recovery following the pandemic, SCRTD said in a news release.
Ridership rose 36 percent in the past fiscal year, with 85,075 trips, the transit district said.
“Ridership has continued to rise another 30 percent in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 with 22,219 rides, the news release said. “At the present pace, the district will approach 100,000 rides this year.”
SCRTD is expected to accept delivery of three electric buses by April 2024, the district said. The El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization is considering awarding a grant to SCRTD that would pay for another five electric buses.
“The continued rise in ridership is due to the district attracting more riders by increasing service on its bus routes that operate across the Mesilla Valley,” said SCRTD Executive Director David Armijo. “Adding zero-emission electric buses adds another challenge but will improve air quality and reduce maintenance costs by lowering vehicle emissions.”
SCRTD is working with El Paso Electric to prepare for the transition to zero-emission electric buses, the district said.
SCRTD was formed in 2006 and began operation in 2016. The district operates seven bus routes that serve Doña Ana, Sierra and Otero counties, and El Paso. SCRTD services connect riders with Las Cruces’ Roadrunner, El Paso's Sun Metro and other regional transit services.
Bus schedules are available at scrtd.org/all-lines and by calling 575-323-1620.
For more information, visit scrtd.org.
