MARTIN COUNTY — Residents in Martin County now have a free and more accessible option for public transportation after county commissioners voted Nov. 4 to eliminate fares on the MARTY bus line.
“MARTY is the mass transit system in Martin County. It is available to everyone in the community. It’s mass transit meaning that the bus stops certain routes and follows those routes and will only stop at the bus stops that are designated for the transit system,” said Karen Deigl, president and CEO of the Senior Resource Association, which facilitates the MARTY line.
Previously, fares ranged from $1.50 to $2 for non-senior riders. The system includes five fixed routes across the county and 14 buses operating Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m…