Subway ridership surges as gas prices cripple SoCal but service cuts are coming
Gas prices soaring past $6.20 a gallon have Southern California commuters abandoning jammed freeways for bustling trains, as more residents trade their cars to escape the relentless cost of fuel.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated economy & markets brief. The source report from NY Post says: Gas prices soaring past $6.20 a gallon have Southern California commuters abandoning jammed freeways for bustling trains, as more residents trade their cars to escape the relentless cost of fuel.
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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: May 11, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Economy & Markets
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- Source published: May 11, 2026, 12:07 AM UTC
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