MATA to eliminate routes and lay off about half of staff
As part of the changes, Memphis Area Transit Authority would also eliminate service after 7 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays and after 6 p.m. Sundays. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Such steep cuts are necessary to balance the Memphis Area Transit Authority’s budget, officials said several times in Tuesday’s meeting, as the agency fights to find stable footing after years of financial difficulties.
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MATA public transportation city of MemphisJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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