MARTA General Manager and CEO speak out after fatal shooting of driver
MARTA police say a third suspect has been charged with the murder in the shooting death of bus operator Leroy Ramos.
‘We stand with you in sorrow:’ MARTA CEO responds to driver being killed over $2.50 bus fare
MARTA General Manager, CEO Collie Greenwood released a statement where he spoke about the “unprecedented tragedy.”
MARTA CEO: ‘We’re devastated’ by bus driver’s fatal shooting in Decatur
In his first remarks since the fatal shooting of one of his bus drivers last week, MARTA’s general manager and CEO said the transit agency is devastated.
Union calls for changes after MARTA bus driver fatally shot
The transit union representing MARTA drivers is calling for safety changes after a MARTA bus driver was shot and killed. Police said Leroy Ramos was shot and killed during a dispute over bus fare. The incident happened on the sidewalk at the Decatur Station.
MARTA bus driver killed in Decatur identified as father of three; union condemns shooting
MARTA Chief of Police Scott Kreher said the shooting, which stemmed from a fare disagreement about getting on the bus, happened after 6:30 p.m. at the Decatur Station. Officers received a 911 call that there was an altercation between the bus operator and three people.
Vigil held for MARTA driver killed over $2.50 bus fare
Dozens of MARTA bus drivers, friends, and family gathered Sunday outside the MARTA bus stop in Decatur to honor 47-year-old Leroy Ramos, who lost his life on Friday over a $2.50 fare.
MARTA bus driver murdered in Decatur
According to reports from MARTA police, 47-year-old Leroy Ramos was killed on Jan. 3 at the Decatur MARTA station where police said an argument over the $2.50 bus fare led to the shooting. A passenger was also injured during the incident, stated officials.
MARTA CEO addresses deadly shooting of bus driver in video message
He openly admitted that “we all have more work to do” to protect both MARTA staff and users as “once routine interactions [escalate] into crimes.”
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MARTA Mourns the Loss of Bus Operator Leroy Ramos
MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood addressed the community in a YouTube message, speaking out about the tragic ...
Riders say they have to ‘look over your shoulder’ when riding MARTA, want security increased
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MARTA to run more trains in downtown Atlanta for several major New Year's events
Service will be increased for the Peach Drop, the Chick-fil-A Bowl parade and game, and the Peachtree Polar Opposite Race.