MARTA’s upgraded Breeze fare payment system will go live Saturday, March 28, according to a news release from the transit agency.
The new Breeze system will have flexible payment options, touchscreen ticket vending machines, and more secure faregates.
Customers will be able to tap to pay with a bank card or mobile wallet directly at the faregate or validator to pay for their ride.
Beginning March 28, riders will be able to purchase a new Breeze card and download the new Breeze app to manage it.
From March 28 to May 2, both the old and new Breeze systems will be active to allow customers time to learn the new system and switch to the payment option that works best for them.
During the customer transition, riders can still use their old Breeze cards and the Breeze Mobile 2.0 app at any existing old fare equipment, but old ticket vending machines will be turned off, and no fare may be added to old fare media.
Customers unable to spend down their current stored fare before switching to the better Breeze system may transfer their balance to a new, registered Breeze account May 2 – Oct. 30. Information on how to transfer your balance will be shared soon.
For more information visit MARTA.