Source WREX
The RMTD says last month it saw almost 127,000 riders use the bus. That's about 6,000 more people than April, which saw 120,000 riders.
RMTD says the jump on the bus may be tied to the jump at the pump.
The average price per gallon in Rockford is nearly $3. That's compared to the $2.33 you probably paid at the pump last year.
But, gas prices aren't the only reason for the spike according to RMTD. It says the weather and employment also factor in.
Read the complete article at http://www.wrex.com/story/38377344/2018/06/Thursday/rockford-mass-transit-district-sees-uptick-in-riders
