MARTA suspends all service until Sunday morning

ATLANTA — MARTA suspended all service beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday.

The decision came after Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced a curfew for the City of Atlanta.

[WATCH LIVE: Protests happening across metro Atlanta]

All rail, bus, streetcar and paratransit services shut down at 9 p.m. Riders were asked to board their last train by 8:30 p.m.

All transit services will resume as normal Sunday morning.

[LIVE UPDATES: Protesters clash with police across metro Atlanta for a second night]

Read MARTA’s full statement below:

"In accordance with the curfew established by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, MARTA will suspend *all* rail, bus, streetcar and paratransit services at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. Riders should board their last train by 8:30 p.m.; all 38 rail stations will close at 9:00 p.m.

MARTA prioritizes the safety of our customers and employees. As protests continue in Atlanta and in cities across the country, transit service has been interrupted. MARTA Police Officers are stationed throughout the system to help ensure the safety and security of customers.

All transit services will resume Sunday morning, May 31, at their scheduled time barring any impediments in the road or trackway."

FULL INTERVIEW: Atlanta police chief says she is ready to lock people up, will not have repeat of Friday Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields says people have the right to protest but will not tolerate destruction

© 2020 Cox Media Group