| Every time you board a bus or hop on the subway, you're not just helping ease traffic— you're fueling American jobs and strengthening U.S. manufacturing. |
 | John,
Every time you board a bus or hop on the subway, you're not just helping ease traffic— you're fueling American jobs and strengthening U.S. manufacturing.
Public transit is a powerful driver of the American economy. According to the American Public Transportation Association, the public transportation industry directly employs more than 430,000 people and supports millions more jobs in the private sector. In addition, more than 2,000 American companies supply the vehicles, equipment, and cutting-edge technologies that power transit systems nationwide. That means when you ride, you're not just getting where you need to go—you're helping power a vast workforce behind the scenes.
From factory floors to local communities, public transportation supports a wide range of careers—not just operators and drivers, but manufacturing workers, parts suppliers, maintenance crews, engineers, and contractors. These are the people who design, build, repair, and maintain the buses, trains, and infrastructure that keep America moving.
Public transit isn't just a ride—it's a ripple effect that sustains American industry and keeps hundreds of thousands employed.
To learn more about public transportation's role in supporting American manufacturing and jobs, visit our blog.
Best,
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