MARTA, Decatur Station and Bus Driver

'A Life That Was Worth So Much More Than $2.50!' Bus Driver Fatally Shot Over Fare
Family members of the victim are raising money and rallying for support against violence impacting public service workers nationwide.
MARTA bus driver fatally shot over fare dispute in Decatur
A MARTA bus driver was fatally shot in downtown Decatur after arguing with three people over the $2.50 fare. According to police officials, the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Decatur Station.
MARTA bus driver shot and killed at Decatur Station
A MARTA bus driver was shot and killed at the Decatur Station on Friday evening, according to MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher.
MARTA Police arrest, charge suspect accused of shooting bus driver in Decatur
Police Department have arrested and charged a suspect accused of fatally shooting a bus driver on Friday, Jan. 3, 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.
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.
MARTA bus driver shot, killed during fare dispute in Decatur
MARTA Police responded to a shooting involving three individuals and a bus driver on Jan. 3. around 6:30 p.m. at the Decatur station.
‘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 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.”
'Kind-Hearted' Bus Driver Who Overcame 'All Types of Adversity' Is Fatally Shot Over $2.50 Fare
Leroy Ramos was "the type of man that would show up for anyone and everyone, even if he didn’t know them," his family wrote ...
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Bystander injured during shootout on MARTA bus in Clayton, officials say
A bystander was injured Wednesday afternoon after two passengers got into a shootout on a MARTA bus in Clayton County, authorities said.
Increased push for security after MARTA driver killed in Decatur
MARTA is devastated by the murder of bus operator Leroy Ramos, a new employee and ATU member who had already made an impact on his fellow operators. MARTA Police swiftly arrested two of the three ...
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MARTA bus driver shot and killed at Decatur Station identified by police
A MARTA bus operator was fatally shot during a fare dispute at the Decatur MARTA station. The incident involved three suspects; two are in custody, while the third remains at large. The ...
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Ex-Decatur Police officer charged in murder of Steve Perkins asks for new dismissal
The ex-Decatur Police officer charged with murdering Steve Perkins wants his case thrown out, saying he was just doing his ...
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Atlanta dad-of-three bus driver killed in argument over $2.50 ride fee
An Atlanta bus driver and father of three was reportedly shot to death after an argument erupted over the $2.50 fare for ...