City Council is on board with free MATA bus ride trial period
The resolution, sponsored by Janika White, asks MATA to figure out details for a month-long trial run of no bus fares and to track its impact on ridership. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)
The Memphis City Council is asking MATA to figure out the details of a month-long trial run at no fares and reports on the impact it has on ridership.
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