Amtrak Seeks $1.5 Billion Bailout

Amtrak has faced a 95% drop in ridership and ticket revenue since the pandemic began. To cope, the company received $1 billion in emergency funding and plans to cut 20% of its workforce in the next fiscal year, starting in October. Amtrak is a government-owned corporation employing 18,000 people nationwide.

What percentage has Amtrak's ridership and ticket revenue decreased since the pandemic started?

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

• 95%

How much emergency funding has Amtrak received to maintain its operations?

• $1 billion

• $500 million

• $2 billion

• $5 billion

By what percentage does Amtrak plan to cut its workforce in the next fiscal year?

• 25%

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

When are the workforce reductions at Amtrak expected to begin?

• August

• November

• September

• October

How many people does Amtrak employ across the country?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 18,000