MARTY public transit service in Martin County stopped Thursday immediately after its operator withdrew from its contract, citing rising operating costs. Martin County Transit, LLC notified the county that it would withdraw from the operating contract effective Oct. 8. The company had operated the MARTY transit system since July 2025. The company said expenses for insurance, fuel and maintenance rose beyond the financial assumptions used in its proposal and contract award. It said it absorbed significant losses and worked with Martin County on possible adjustments but could not reach a financially sustainable solution. (WPEC)
