MARTA’s Ridership Is Down. One Expert Points At Ride-Hailing, Gentrification

One transit expert said a combination of factors may be depressing ridership numbers at MARTA and other transit agencies around the country.

A recent report provided by MARTA shows ridership has been decreasing over the last 10 years, and is down 3.1 percent over last year.

The news is at odds with renewed public interest and investment in transit. In 2016, Atlanta voters overwhelmingly approved a sales tax for MARTA expansion.

One transit expert Atlanta Loop, a WABE partner, spoke to said a combination of factors may be depressing ridership numbers at MARTA and other transit agencies around the country.