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Memphis council backs a rolling 30-day zero-fare transit pilot with a $2 million cap

Memphis City Council (committee meetings) · September 23, 2025
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Summary

Council members approved sending a resolution downstairs to develop a zero-fare transit pilot and a ridership-tracking system, accepting a friendly amendment from Councilman Carlisle to make the pilot a rolling 30-day study that may continue in 30-day increments up to a $2 million fiscal cap.

The City Council considered a resolution supporting development of a zero-fare transit pilot and encouraging the Memphis Area Transit Authority to implement a ridership-tracking system. Sponsor Councilwoman Janika White introduced the measure during a full-council…

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