Macon-Bibb Transit Authority

As the official public transportation provider in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, we are committed to providing safe, high quality, dependable and affordable service to all of the citizens in our community with courtesy and professionalism. We are particularly sensitive to our role during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic and have never missed a day... of service. Georgia Power Company operated a street railway system in Macon for many years. Gradually, the rail system changed from rail lines to bus lines. With citizens preference for bus service, all remaining rail lines were abandoned in 1938. In June 1949, the rail system was purchased by a private owner and named Bibb Transit Company. In 1973, the City of Macon purchased the Bibb Transit Company and managed it until 1981 when the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority was formed, pursuant to an Act known as the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority Act of 1980, approved March 26, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 4313). The Authoritys governing board consists of seven individuals who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners. Two of the seven members shall be a consumer of transit services (rider).Read More