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BART ridership reaches pre-pandemic milestone NBC Bay Area [Video]

BART breached the 200,000 daily rider mark earlier this week for the first time since the pre-pandemic era, partly boosted by fans of the Oakland Athletics, according to the transit agency.

BART’s rider count on Tuesday was 204,265, including 7,286 riders who left the Coliseum station, according to a transit official.

“We’ve been getting closer to the 200,000 mark on weekdays every week this month, and now we’ve finally broken through,” BART spokesperson Alicia Trost said in a statement. “With remote work trends shifting, it’s encouraging to see numbers go up. And BART isn’t just for work; we’ve seen more people riding the system to fun events and experiences.”

This September, BART saw a 7% increase in ridership compared to the same month last year.

With the Athletics playing their final game ever at the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday, BART was providing extra trains for the fans.

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Surge VA Training Expands in Metro Manila: Philippines' Largest Virtual Assistant Training Agency Opens Centers in Quezon City [Video]

Surge, the Philippines largest virtual assistant training agency, has taken a major step in its expansion with the opening of two new training centers in Quezon City, bringing its expert VA training to the heart of Metro Manila. Founded in Mindanao, Surge now offers aspiring and experienced Filipino freelancers an accessible, in-person way to boost their skills, gain a competitive edge, and unlock global remote work opportunities through its comprehensive programs and courses.

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Overnight at the Office? Coworking Spaces Spawn New Hotels Around the Globe [Video]

If you thought remote work was popular during the pandemic, you haven't seen anything yet. Despite early reports to the contrary, a recent survey from Zoom and Reworked finds 64% of global companies currently utilize a hybrid work model, which includes coworking spaces. Coworking isn't just reshaping the work world; it's also making ripples in