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BART Systemwide Outage: Commuters Face Chaos, Service Restored BART Systemwide Outage: Commuters Face Chaos, Service Restored Friday, May 9th, 2025, started with a major disruption for thousands of Bay Area commuters who rely on BART. A systemwide outage, caused by a computer network issue, brought all 50 stations to a standstill. The Impact: A Commute from Hell The outage affected an estimated 40,000 commuters – a significant portion of the typical Friday morning ridership of 160,000. The resulting traffic congestion on the Bay Bridge was immense, with many resorting to alternative transportation. The scene at the Jack London Square ferry station was particularly striking. Hundreds of people, some with luggage and laptops, waited in long lines for a ferry to San Francisco. Many shared their stories of frustration, ingenuity, and even a newfound appreciation for the ferry service. One commuter, Justin Summe...