#HowDoYouMARTA

Click ‘play’ on MARTA’s new YouTube series, #HowDoYouMARTA, to watch real MARTA riders enjoying their car-free lifestyles downtown and around Atlanta.

“We’ve enjoyed seeing how our riders use the public transit system” said Jennifer Jinadu-Wright, MARTA’s Director of Marketing and Communications. “While we can run ads explaining how to ride MARTA, these real, slice-of-life stories are much more entertaining. We heard about one person who takes his bike on the bus to extend his trips, while another hops on and off the Atlanta Streetcar on her way home to pick up fresh produce at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market.”

The series kicks-off with Natashah Sbaity, a millennial who does not let her autism prevent her from enjoying her freedom. According to her mom, Lillah, “Natashah didn’t have many friends, but when she started riding MARTA she began meeting other special needs adults.”

MARTA became more than just a means of travel for Natashah, who became much more independent when her social life blossomed. Because of her newfound self-reliance, Natashah had the chance to meet James, who commutes with Natashah to work at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital. “I think all the special needs people who don’t drive can take MARTA anytime and go anywhere,” Natashah said.


Stay up-to-date on episode releases by visiting the MARTA YouTube page. Be sure to share your stories using the hashtag #HowDoYouMARTA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.