FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 30,
2024
MARTACONNECT EARLY BIRD PROGRAM
MODIFIED AS SERVICE LEVELS INCREASE
ATLANTA - The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit
Authority (MARTA) is modifying its MARTAConnect Early Bird Program in response
to a steady increase in morning service levels. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6,
the MARTAConnect Early Bird Program will be available on 13 routes and the
rideshare subsidy reduced from $8 to $5.
MARTA began offering an Uber and Lyft discount through
MARTAConnect in 2021 to address early morning gaps in service (4 a.m. – 6:30
a.m.) that arose when many bus routes shifted to Saturday schedules due to an
operator shortage. MARTA has worked to increase its pool of bus operators and
return most routes to their regular schedules.
The following routes
will continue to operate on a Saturday schedule: 21, 75, 82, 85, 103, 132, 140,
141, 185, 188, and 899.
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 6, customers
on these routes are eligible for up to $5 off any Uber or Lyft trip between 4
a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Visit MARTA (itsmarta.com)
for information on how to claim your discount. Updated Uber and Lyft links will be
available Feb. 5.
Stay
connected with MARTA:
Bus
schedules - MARTA (itsmarta.com)
X
(Twitter) - @MARTAservice @MARTAtransit
On
the Go app - MARTA (itsmarta.com)
Customer
Care Center - 404-848-5000
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