# Martin County Restores MARTY Bus Service

Martin County, Florida, signed a one-year emergency contract with MTM Transit to restore MARTY bus service in phases after the previous provider ended service on October 8, 2026. The approximately $3 million contract prioritizes eligible riders with disabilities, with paratransit service scheduled to begin November 12. Regular fixed-route service remains suspended while the county repairs buses and reh ires drivers, and no restart date has been announced.

- The award shows how an emergency contract can maintain essential transit service after an operator exits; county buyers and contractors should note the importance of continuity and transition planning.
- MTM Transit is tasked with phased restoration, beginning with paratransit. The county’s fixed-route service remains a separate, unresolved operational need.
- Transit operators evaluating similar local opportunities should account for accessible service delivery, vehicle readiness, staffing, and phased service resumption in their planning.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- Martin County Commission
- Martin County

### Vendors
- MTM Transit (Awardee)
- Martin County Transit LLC (Previous provider)

### Sources
- [Florida county to restart bus services for disabled riders](https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/martin-county/2026/11/10/florida-county-to-restart-bus-services-for-disabled-riders/92715467007) - Treasure Coast News
- [Martin County signs contract to restore MARTY bus services - WPBF](https://www.wpbf.com/article/marty-bus-martin-county/74409402) - WPBF