Why Aren't People Using Public Transit in San Francisco?

The video explores the Bay Area's public transportation system, highlighting its pre-pandemic prominence and the significant decline in usage due to the pandemic. The shift to remote work, especially in the tech industry, has led to a drastic drop in transit commuters. Despite federal aid keeping services running, costs remain high. The narrator shares a personal experience using various transit modes, emphasizing the system's potential despite low current usage.

Before the pandemic, which region was the Bay Area second to in terms of public transportation usage?

• Seattle

• Chicago

• New York

• Los Angeles

What was a major reason for the decline in public transportation usage in the Bay Area during the pandemic?

• Increase in car ownership

• Weather conditions

• Rise of remote work

• Closure of transit lines

How has federal aid impacted the Bay Area's public transportation system?

• It has reduced ticket prices significantly

• It has increased the number of transit lines

• It has helped keep services running despite low ridership

• It has completely eliminated operational costs

What was the cost to operate ferries per passenger recently, compared to the ticket price paid by the narrator?

• $343.00

• $8.00

• $100.00

• $40.00

How many different modes of transportation did the narrator use during their Bay Area adventure?

• Two

• Four

• Five

• Seven