Representatives from Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) have announced that the system gave a total of 403,612 rides in the fourth quarter of 2013. This reflects an almost four percent increase over 2012 numbers for the same period. These numbers indicate the use of public transportation in Pensacola is on the rise.
“I could not be more pleased with these numbers,†said Lisa Bacot, Executive Director of the Florida Transportation Association. “The fourth quarter numbers show us that providing public transportation is important. ECAT is meeting the needs of its community by giving residents personal mobility and connects people with their jobs and schools.â€
In 2013, ECAT gave a total of 1,529,769 rides to residents and visitors alike, marking another year that ridership of the system has increased.
“ECAT provides a valuable and needed service for this area,†said Tonya Ellis, Director of Marketing and Community Relations. “We work to provide our community with excellent, dependable service. I am looking forward to 2014 and all that it will bring for our passengers. We have several exciting changes coming this year that are designed to enhance our customers’ experience.â€