The Hop Announces November Ridership Data
76,125 – Total rides during November
The Hop, Milwaukee’s streetcar, pictured on N. Broadway during testing. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
Milwaukee – More than 75,000 riders utilized The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, during the streetcar’s first month of operations, The Hop and City of Milwaukee announced today. The 76,125 total rides during the month includes the 16,409 riders who participated in the Grand Hop-ening celebration from Nov. 2-4. Below is a breakdown of November ridership:
- 76,125 – Total rides during November
- 16,409 – Total rides during opening weekend (Nov. 2-4)
- 2,297 – Average daily ridership for November excluding opening weekend (Nov. 5-30)
To learn more about The Hop, including schedules of operations and tips for safely sharing our city’s roadways, visit www.thehopmke.com. To receive real-time information regarding streetcar service including alerts regarding service interruptions or changes in the operating schedule, please follow @HopAlerts on Twitter.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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