MATA, riders at crossroads with proposal to expand transit on horizon
Sammie Hunter (left) greets his friend Sean Huff during their morning commute on the #30 Brooks Peebles route. Hunter, who lives in East Memphis and works at Methodist South Hospital, commutes almost four hours a day on the bus. “When you’re depending solely on public transportation, that’s our right to have sufficient transportation,” said Hunter, who is also a co-chair of the Memphis Bus Riders Union. “It’s a privilege and right we have to sufficient transportation.” (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
MATA riders want improved service, and officials hope its new transit plan can address their concerns. An additional $30 million in annual funding is needed to implement changes.
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Lee Harris Memphis Area Transit Authority Memphis Bus Riders Union Shelby County Commission transportationOmer Yusuf
Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.
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