Transit
Taking public transit just two days a week can save money on fuel, parking, and car maintenance!
Commuting by public transit is the perfect way to make the best use of your time while saving on transportation costs and reducing your carbon footprint. The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is the public transportation provider for the Memphis area and transports customers on fixed route buses, paratransit, trolleys, and on-demand services.
Commuting by bus is especially easy with tools such as MATA Tracker and third-party apps such as Transit, which let you quickly locate specific routes and stops and see the real-time location of buses and trolleys. MATA's call center also offers route and schedule information at (901) 274-MATA (6282). You can even buy a bus pass on your phone using the Go901 Mobile app.
Using public transit offers productive travel time, allowing you to connect with the office on your mobile device, or get a head start on your workload on your laptop. You can also use the extra drive-free time to check in with friends, family, and social media, or simply relax by reading a book or enjoying the view.
Resources
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AirNow
Check on the air quality of Shelby County today and contribute to make it cleaner by riding your Commute Options. Check Air Quality.
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Calculator
Learn how much money you are spending by driving every day to work and how much you could be saving by using Commute Options go-to calculator.
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MATA Go901 Mobile App
Once you’ve determined your route, you can use the GO901 app to conveniently purchase tickets and scan tickets (once onboard). The app also allows storing multiple tickets on the platform, pay a single fare or multiple fares for groups of riders & more. It is available for iOS & Android devices.
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Groove On-Demand
With Groove On-Demand, you can book a ride straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes, and access all of Downtown, the Medical District, South City and New Chicago.
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MATA OMNILERT
Sign up for Omnilert to be in the know about service updates. Subscribe today to get alerts via text, email, and/or phone.
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MATA Routes & Schedules
Visit this section of the MATA website for route and frequency of bus service information.
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MATA Tracker
Visit MATA Tracker to help you plan your bus and trolley travel with mobile-friendly features like real-time vehicle location information and route detour guidance.
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Ready! by MATA
Ready! by MATA is a convenient curb-to-curb transit option. Similar to private ride hailing services like Uber® or Lyft®, Ready! will pick you up and drop you off at any location within the zones indicated below. No advanced reservation is required.
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Tips: School Bus Safety
Help kids stay safe near the school bus by reviewing our helpful tips with them.