The Atlanta City Council discussed an ordinance that would charge extra fees to non-MARTA or specially permitted buses entering and operating in the city, including school buses among others.
According to the ordinance, the City of Atlanta recognizes the growing need for transportation and managing traffic, air quality and public safety within the city limits.
As a result, they are considering creating what they call an intermunicipal bus fee equal to 1% of bus fare as “an equitable way to ensure that all who use Atlanta’s roads contribute to the maintenance, repair and improvement of public roads, streets and transportation infrastructure.”…