Weekend revellers increasingly travel home by bus rather than using taxis or rideshares, with reports of a sharp rise in late-night patronage. All outlets cite a 161% surge in late-night bus use, attributing the increase to additional Metro services running at night.
The outlets also point to lower public transport costs as a key factor. Each source mentions 50-cent fares for relevant trips, describing them as an incentive to choose buses instead of paying for ride-hailing or taxi rides. While the overall narrative is consistent—more buses on weekends and cheaper late-night fares—each outlet frames the change slightly differently, reflecting its local readership. Together, they present the same core explanation: improved service frequency and discounted fares make buses a more attractive option after drinking in the city.
