Rising gas prices are prompting more Americans to consider public transit, where it's available.
The GoTriangle transit system serving North Carolina's Raleigh – Durham – Chapel Hill – Research Triangle areas experienced a 32% increase in riders in April compared with the same month in 2025, reports Elaina Athans for WTVD.
System officials attribute the rise in ridership in part to higher gas prices. The system offers free fares to residents who receive certain government benefits, seniors and youth.
GoTriangle serves the area known as the "Research Triangle" and Wake, Durham and Orange counties. It had a ridership of 1,518,300 in 2025.
Editor's note: This article was updated to clarify that GoTriangle is the sole transit provider in the region and to include an updated image.
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