LOS ANGELES – Metro ridership held steady in September, boosted by weekend and event travel as well as the recent A Line extension to Pomona, marking continued recovery despite regional challenges, agency officials announced Friday.

Metro recorded 26.2 million total boardings last month, down just 1.9% from September 2024.

“This represents a significant improvement from the 6% year-over-year decline reported in June when federal law enforcement activity began impacting travel,” the agency said in a statement.

Metro noted ridership has rebounded following 30 consecutive months of growth through May 2025, with overall ridership in the past 12 months up 1.1% compared with the previous year.

Metro opened the A Line extension from Azusa to Pomona on Sept. 19, restoring light-rail service to

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