MARTA

‘Tis the Season for Riding MARTA

MARTA is kicking off this holiday season right, with festive events, free bus rides, giveaways and more through the end of the year.

Holiday Bus Reveal & 
Community Resource Fair 

Thursday, Nov. 19 // 3 – 6 PM    
College Park Station 

Festivities: 

• Holiday Bus Reveal: check out our 2026 festive bus design!Enjoy free light refreshments while supplies last. 
• Purchase your MARTA branded holiday sweater and socks. 
• Meet, greet, and pose with Santa for festive photos 
• Make some seasonal DIY crafts with Scraplanta 
• Take a spin at the popular MARTA prize wheel. 
• Shop MARTA Market for fresh produce. 
• Vibe to some seasonal music and hit the photobooth. 
  

Bring a Gift to Donate 

Bring a new item or donate electronically to MARTA’s annual “Stuff the Bus” tradition in which employees collect gloves, scarves, hats, socks, and toys to donate to local shelters. 

Resource Fair: 

We know the holidays can be a tough time for many folks. This year, our event includes several partners providing information, resources, food, and health screenings to make the season a little brighter for all our neighbors. *While supplies last 

• Free Thanksgiving meal kit for the first 100 people while supplies last 
• Free hot meal for the first 125 people while supplies last 
• Hot showers, hygiene kits, and haircuts while supplies last 
• MARTA Reduced Fare info table – Get answers to your questions about the Reduce Fare application process. 
• Free basic health info and screenings from partner organizations 
• Free hats, gloves, socks, or scarves to stay warm. One per person while supplies last  
  

Free Holiday Bus Rides

Nov. 20 – Dec. 31
Various Routes 

Enjoy a free ride on MARTA’s festively wrapped holiday buses. Keep your eye out for one in your neighborhood as the routes will change frequently to spread the cheer!

Holiday Surprise Rides 

Date: To Be Announced 

MARTA’S merry elves will be hopping on select bus and train routes to surprise riders with free Breeze Cards. Where will we be? It’s a surprise, of course!

Holiday Celebration 

Thursday, Dec. 10 // 3 – 6 PM  
Lindbergh Station 

• Check out our 2026 festive bus design. 
• Enjoy free light refreshments while supplies last. 
• Purchase your MARTA branded holiday sweater and socks. 
• Meet, greet, and pose with Santa for festive photos 
• Make some seasonal DIY crafts with Scraplanta 
• Take a spin at the popular MARTA prize wheel. 
• Shop MARTA Market for fresh produce. 
• Vibe to some seasonal music and hit the photobooth.
• MARTA Reduced Fare info table – Get answers to your questions about the Reduce Fare application process. 
  

Shop for Holiday Gifts 

Visit itsmartamerch.com for lots of great gift ideas for everyone on your list! 

Get your 2026 MARTA holiday apparel with the new “Dashing thru the A” design! Order ASAP to ensure delivery in early December.  

Shop Holiday Apparel

MARTA and Catlanta have joined paws for a limited-edition merch collection that's absolutely the cat's meow. From beanies and blankets to tees and totes, this collection is packed with fabulously frisky designs! Don't fur-get: these pieces are limited edition, so once they leave the station, they're not coming back. Get yours today! 

Shop Catlanta Collection