Welcome To MATA
Welcome to MATA’s web site. This is your on-line resource for the Memphis Area Transit Authority. As the largest transit operator in the state of Tennessee, we are fully committed to providing top customer service in every aspect of our operation from trolleys to regular fixed route service. Our web site is designed to provide more in-depth information on MATA and its services.
Each weekday, we proudly transport nearly 40,000 riders throughout Memphis and the surrounding areas on 244 transit vehicles including paratransit vans, vintage rail trolleys and conventional accessible buses. We serve four (4) cities in Shelby County and West Memphis in Arkansas. Our authentic vintage trolleys offer a nostalgic trip to some of downtown's most notable attractions and a breathtaking view of the mighty Mississippi River along the magnificent Riverfront.
MATA is fully committed to providing quality public transportation and outstanding customer service for the citizenry of Memphis service area.
Telling Our Story
MATA and the American Public Transportation Association need your help
to make a lasting change in Memphis and across the country. Our goal is
to inform Congress of the importance of public transportation for a
stronger, healthier, more prosperous country. In order to speak with
one united voice as we tell transit’s story, we ask that you please
share your testimonial videos, photographs and written stories with us
on why transit is important to you. Your story could make the
difference! Send your story to publiccomments@matatransit.com
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MATA Gets New Hybrid Buses
Memphis Area Transit Authority
Board of Commissioners and
staff recently welcomed 11 new
buses including four more hybrid
buses in the fleet.
The new additions will increase
MATA's fleet of hybrid buses to
eight. MATA purchased four
hybrids in 2007, and they are
used primarily by the MATAPlus
Division to transport persons
with disabilities throughout the
city. Read More | 
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