We offer Reduced Fare Breeze Cards to eligible senior citizens, people with disabilities and Medicare cardholders. It is part of making MARTA a transit system everyone can use. These discounted Breeze Cards are valid on all MARTA buses and trains.
As part of the better Breeze fare payment system upgrade, Reduced Fare customers
will receive a NEW Breeze card!
-
Current Reduced Fare customers
will be mailed new Breeze cards.
- Customers who have not received a
new card by May 1, 2026, should visit the Reduced Fare office at MARTA
headquarters.
- The old Reduced Fare cards will no longer be valid after May 2.
- Fare is unchanged; Reduced Fare rides are still $1.00.
- For questions about the new cards,
call 404-848-5112 or email reducedfare@itsmarta.com.
How to Qualify
To qualify for the Reduced Fare Breeze card, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- A SENIOR CITIZEN age 65 or older, must provide valid photo ID with date of birth such as a driver’s license, state issued identification or passport. Reduced Fare Form required
- Proof of a PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY by presenting one of the following and the Reduced Fare Form:
- Social security disability
- Veteran’s Administration (Service-connected VA data card)
- Disabled parking permit
- Completed
Healthcare Provider Certification form
All documentation must be accompanied by a valid photo identification (ID).
Location & Hours
Reduced Fare Office - MARTA Headquarters (HQ)
2424 Piedmont Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30324
(Across from the Lindbergh Center rail station)
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
Reduced Fare Office - Five Points rail station
This location is currently
closed due to long-term construction as part of the Five Points Transformation project.
Reduced Fare Program FAQ
Is there a Reduced Fare monthly pass?
We do not offer Reduced Fare versions of any of our pass programs. The Reduced Fare card is only compatible with one-way trips, round trips, and trip packages in multiples of 10 or 20. You can also
load stored value (cash)
at the cost of $1 per trip .
When does my Reduced Fare Breeze Card expire?
The documentation required for Reduced Fare eligibility will determine the certification period, up to a maximum of three (3) years.
Please note: When your eligibility expires, you’ll have to provide current documentation of eligibility in person to recertify for the Reduced Fare program.
How do I use my Reduced Fare Breeze Card?
Your Reduced Fare Breeze card functions the same way as any other Breeze card. Simply tap your card on the Breeze validator wherever you’re riding. In some cases, you will have to show your Reduced Fare Breeze card to MARTA employees such as bus operators and rail station agents.
Reduced Fare Breeze cards are not shareable and not
transferable. If anyone else is caught using your card, the card will be confiscated — and you will have to wait a minimum of 30 days before receiving a replacement.