The new high-speed rail line cut travel time between the two cities from five hours to ninety minutes. ______ , ridership on the regional airlines serving the same route fell by more than 40 percent in the first year.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- A
Specifically
- B
However
- C
Likewise
- Dcheck_circle
As a result
Explanation
Faster rail caused declining airline ridership. "As a result" signals cause-effect. The others do not.