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MARTA loses $9.7M on faregates; interim CEO defends the move
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July 25, 2026
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2:38Now PlayingMARTA saw 4.7 million riders during the World Cup, nearly triple its daily averages, but the agency is now facing a $9.7 million loss in rider revenue while faregates remain open during the transition to new tap-to-pay technology.
Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt says the agency is studying the feasibility of 10-minute train headways on weekdays and weekends, and confirmed he is applying for the permanent CEO position.
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