MBRU leadership was recently featured in a Wall Street Journal article about how budget cuts have robbed transit service from those who need it the most! “Sammie Hunter, 53 years old, spends three hours a day taking two buses to his $12-an-hour job in the kitchen of a local hospital. Much of that time is spent waiting outside for the buses to arrive. “I deal with it, you know? I don’t have a choice,” said Mr. Hunter, who co-chairs the Memphis Bus Riders Union, an advocacy group in his hometown.” Read the full article here: https://www.wsj.com/arti
Our next general meeting is Saturday, September 9th from 12-2 PM! Because the Cossitt Library is undergoing renovations, we’ll be meeting instead at the Memphis Center for Independent Living, 1633 Madison Ave. It’s across the street from Cash Saver, and accessible via the #2 bus. Hope to see you there!