‘Someone is lying’ at MATA, Memphis City Council member says
In the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024, MATA had an estimated $60 million negative net worth. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
The transit authority’s latest check-in with City Council saw some skepticism that MATA’s financial troubles were a surprise to those running the city’s bus system.
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Memphis Area Transit Authority Memphis City Council Hamish Davidson Bacarra Mauldin Yolanda Cooper Sutton Janika WhiteBill Dries on demand
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