Atlanta’s Transit Revolution: Tap-to-Pay, New Orange Cards, and the Future of Commuting
Atlanta, Ga — The wait is officially over. As of this morning, Saturday, March 28, 2026, MARTA has unlocked the gates to a more connected city. The “Better Breeze” system is live, transforming your daily commute into a seamless, contactless experience.
Whether you’re tapping your phone, using a new orange Breeze card, or sticking with your trusted bank card, the “Keys to the City” have never been easier to turn.
What’s New Today?
- Open Payments: Tap any contactless credit/debit card or mobile wallet (Apple, Google, Samsung) at the gate and go.
- The Orange Upgrade: New account-based Breeze cards are now available at all stations.
- A Unified Region: Seamless transfers are now active across MARTA, CobbLinc, Ride Gwinnett, and Xpress.
Don’t get left behind at the old faregates—the transition period has begun!
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