NOW 1500 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO GO. AND IT’S THE START OF ONE OF THE MOST BUSIEST TRAVEL WEEKENDS OF THE YEAR. THE LAST HOLIDAY OF THE SUMMER, LABOR DAY. NOW, THIS WEEKEND, MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WILL HIT THE ROAD OR FLY SOMEWHERE TO ENJOY THIS THREE DAY WEEKEND THIS YEAR. GAS PRICES HAVE HIT A RECORD LOW SINCE 2020, WITH THE NATIONAL AVERAGE PREDICTED AT $3.15 PER GALLON. NOW, THE AVERAGE PRICE IN THE DUKE CITY IS AROUND $3.10 PER GALLON, A LITTLE BIT LOWER. NOW, TSA IS EXPECTING OVER 17 MILLION AMERICANS TO TRAVEL BY PLANE. AND IN HONOR OF LABOR DAY THIS MONDAY, THERE WILL BE NO TRANSIT SERVICES. AND THE ALVARADO TRANSPORTATION CENTER LOBBY WILL ALSO BE CLOSED. NOW, CUSTOMERS CAN CALL ABQ RIDE AT 505243. RI
Labor Day weekend gas prices are lowest in 5 years
TSA expects 17M American to fly over Labor Day holiday
As is usual for Labor Day weekend, Americans are on the road and in the air in large numbers. And while prices of almost everything else are sky-high, gasoline prices are at their lowest since 2020.Nationwide, the national average price of gas is $3.15 a gallon, and the price in Albuquerque averages $3.10, so don’t be surprised if traffic is heavy.Expect airports to be put to the test for punctuality, with the TSA predicting that 17 million Americans will travel by air, taking advantage of a 6% drop in airfare. For those who want to get around in the Duke City, there are limitations. There will be no Albuquerque Transit rides on the Monday holiday, and the Alvarado Transit Center lobby will be closed. For information about SunVan rides, call 505-243-RIDES. Norma; Albuquerque riders services resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
As is usual for Labor Day weekend, Americans are on the road and in the air in large numbers. And while prices of almost everything else are sky-high, gasoline prices are at their lowest since 2020.
Nationwide, the national average price of gas is $3.15 a gallon, and the price in Albuquerque averages $3.10, so don’t be surprised if traffic is heavy.
Expect airports to be put to the test for punctuality, with the TSA predicting that 17 million Americans will travel by air, taking advantage of a 6% drop in airfare.
For those who want to get around in the Duke City, there are limitations. There will be no Albuquerque Transit rides on the Monday holiday, and the Alvarado Transit Center lobby will be closed.
For information about SunVan rides, call 505-243-RIDES. Norma; Albuquerque riders services resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
