San Franciscos Muni transit system celebrates a significant milestone with its highest monthly ridership since the pandemic, surpassing fifteen million passengers in October. This surge, driven by school reopenings and workplace returns, offers a hopeful sign for urban mobility and the citys recovery. However, Muni faces a substantial annual budget deficit of $307 million, potentially growing to $434 million in five years. Local officials are promoting tax ballot measures to secure funding. The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival also contributed to the increase, with Muni reporting a ninety thousand passenger trips boost to Golden Gate Park. Despite a seventy-nine percent recovery from pre-pandemic levels, San Francisco continues to work towards fully regaining its previous transit ridership.

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