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A MARTA articulated BRT bus
Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 11, 2026

Mobile Apps and Passenger Information Top METRO's Business Briefs

In our latest installment, we take a look at recent news from Masabi, Axentia, Moovit, and more partnerships making headlines across the transportation sector.

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Riders in MARTA bus station
Newsby StaffJune 4, 2026

Federal Transit Officials Launch MARTA Safety Probe

FTA has given MARTA 15 days to provide records on crime prevention, fare evasion enforcement, and security funding as part of a broader safety investigation.

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A MARTA 60-foot articulated bus.
Newsby StaffApril 16, 2026

MARTA Set to Launch Next Gen Bus Network

The historic initiative represents the first time since MARTA began bus operations in the early 1970s that the entire system has been redrawn from scratch.

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A look inside the new better Breeze ticket vending machines during installation at Lindbergh Center Station.
Photo Galleriesby Elora HaynesApril 6, 2026

Building Better Breeze: MARTA’s Fare System Rollout in Photos

See how MARTA’s better Breeze system came to life, from construction to installation across stations.

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A white, blue, and black graphic with a black and white image of hands tapping a fare card and text reading "Transit Fare Systems Reimagined."

Why Transit Agencies Are Rethinking the Farebox, and the Technology Behind It

The farebox is no longer just a payment machine. Learn how agencies are using new tech and pricing strategies to rethink how riders pay for transit.

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A MARTA employee using the new Better Breeze fare ticket machines.
Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2026

Updated: MARTA’s New 'Better Breeze' Fare System Goes Live

The new system introduces tap-to-pay, touchscreen kiosks, and updated Breeze cards, with both old and new systems running through May.

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A vehicle that will be used for MARTA's Reach mobility program.
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

Atlanta's MARTA Set to Launch New On-Demand Transportation Service

An important part of the authority’s NextGen Bus Network, MARTA Reach will bring transit service directly to the rider’s location and offer a seamless link to the broader rail and bus system.

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A MARTA articulated bus.
Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2026

Atlanta's MARTA Sets Date for 'A-Line' BRT Launch

The five-mile Rapid A-Line connects Downtown Atlanta to Capitol Gateway, Summerhill, Peoplestown, and the Beltline’s Southside Trail.

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Blue A Line MARTA streetcar operating on the street.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 13, 2026

MARTA Streetcar to Return to Service in February

After a months-long suspension for utility and infrastructure work, MARTA’s streetcar will resume service soon.

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A white MARTA public transit bus near a bus stop.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 9, 2026

MARTA Prepares to Roll Out Its NextGen Bus Network

MARTA begins a 100-day countdown to launch its NextGen Bus Network, a systemwide redesign aimed at faster service, shorter waits, and broader job access.

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