July 6, 2026

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026- Let MARTA drive you to the FIFA World Cup 2026 

Reminders when using the better Breeze fare payment system 
Customers DO NOT need a physical Breeze card to ride. Simply tap at the faregate with a bank card, mobile wallet, or virtual Breeze card on Apple, Google, or Samsung Wallets.  

When traveling with small children who do not require fare, place the child in front of you, tap at the faregate, and enter together. Older children must pay fare and will need their own form of payment different from the parent or guardian. For example, if a parent pays their fare with a credit card, the older child will need to pay with a different credit card or Breeze card. 

World-cup branded Breeze cards are available while supplies last at MARTA Ride Stores at Airport and Sandy Springs Stations, and in select ticket vending machines (TVMs) at rail stations including Airport, Arts Center, Avondale, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Chamblee, Civic Center, College Park, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, East Lake, Edgewood/Candler Park, Five Points, Georgia State, H.E. Holmes, Indian Creek, Kensington, Lenox, Lindbergh, Midtown, North Avenue, North Springs, Oakland City, Peachtree Center, Sandy Springs, SEC District, and Vine City. Due to their popularity and decreasing inventory, cards may not be available in every TVM at stations listed above. 

Rail ridership: UPT = unlinked passenger trips

Operations 
Increased Rail Frequency:  On match and fan fest days, trains are scheduled to arrive every five minutes. 

Shuttle Trains:  Match day service includes shuttle trains for crowd egress from Atlanta Stadium.  

Rapid Response Bus Fleet:  On match days, approximately 30 buses are staged as a rapid response fleet, including vans positioned at five strategic stations to mitigate rail service disruptions. 

Key Rail Stations:  MARTA encourages customers to use all rail stations located in Downtown Atlanta near the stadium and entertainment district, including SEC District, Vine City, Five Points, Peachtree Center, and Garnett. 

Safety & Security
The MARTA Police Department is working with partner law enforcement and public service agencies, as well as FIFA, to provide a unified secure environment. MARTA Police officers are working 10- to 12-hour shifts, six days a week patrolling trains, stations, buses, bus transfer hubs, and parking lots. A contingent of officers with Denver’s transit agency is providing additional support and visibility. Sworn MPD officers on desk duty have been reassigned to patrol trains and station platforms.  

MARTA Police officers in the Real Time Crime Center are monitoring the system around the clock through a massive network of over 12,000 cameras and using technology to quickly identify criminals.  Officers are stationed in the Mobile Command Vehicle positioned at key locations throughout the city.  MARTA’s Emergency Operations Center is activated and staffed with key personnel from across the Authority to monitor system operations and safety and respond quickly. 

Additional Customer Support  
MARTA Transit Ambassadors are deployed systemwide providing 12 hours of daily coverage to assist customers with using MARTA and finding their way around the city. Look for staff in MARTA-branded soccer jerseys (white on fan fest days, black on match days). 

An additional 100 FIFA volunteers are stationed throughout the system to provide personalized navigation assistance in multiple languages. 

Ride With Respect
Customers are asked to respect the law, the MARTA system and each other while riding.  

• No alcohol or open containers. Water is allowed in resealable containers. 
• No open food. All food must remain in packaging. 
• No smoking, vaping, or use of e-cigarettes. 
• No loud music that disturbs others. 
• No soliciting, littering, spitting, or relieving yourself. 
• No fireworks, smoke bombs, or pyrotechnics of any kind. 
• No projectiles that could cause harm or compromise public safety. 
• No vandalism of MARTA property. Damaging fare gates is a felony offense and violators will be prosecuted. 
• No violent, threatening, or rude behavior. 

Riders can use the new  MARTA app or call 404-848-4911 to report problems or suspicious behavior.  

SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 

Better Breeze Fare Payment System 
Fare gate installation is complete at 40% of rail stations, with 66% of stations having at least one entrance with new fare gates. Installation is completed at those stations serving Downtown Atlanta and World Cup event venues. Construction will continue in areas that are not disruptive to crowds. At stations under construction, gates and emergency doors are open. To avoid getting “trapped” in the system, riders should be prepared to pay if they encounter new fare gates. 

Customers can tap to pay using a credit or debit card, mobile wallet, virtual Breeze card in Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet, or physical Breeze card. 

Reduced Fare and Mobility customers who have not received a new card should visit the Reduced Fare office at MARTA headquarters, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

CQ400 Train Delivery 
MARTA and train manufacturer Stadler continue to finalize testing documents for submittal to GDOT. A date for the first railcars entering service will be shared once safety certification is completed.  

New MARTA App & Rider Tools 
The new MARTA mobile app is available for free download in both the  Apple App Store (iOS) and  Google Play Store (Android).  

The functionality previously provided by MARTA’s standalone “See & Say” app has been fully integrated into the new MARTA app, allowing riders to report safety concerns and incidents directly to MARTA police and service teams from their phones. 

A companion set of rider tools is accessible directly from MARTA’s website at itsmarta.com/ride, enabling riders to plan trips, check real-time arrivals, and monitor system status directly from any web-enabled device, without needing to download an app. 

Mobility Service Improvements
MARTA has launched its new MARTA Mobility app and  web platform. Powered by RideCo’s industry-leading software, the new scheduling and dispatching system offers riders a faster, easier, and more accessible way to manage their travel. 

The modernized platform allows MARTA Mobility customers to have three convenient ways to book, change, or cancel their trips: through the new MARTA Mobility App, a new web portal, or by continuing to call MARTA Mobility. 

Beyond providing improved customer experience, the new software also makes MARTA’s scheduling system more efficient and reliable. Routes are automatically recalculated every 20 seconds based on real-time traffic patterns, driver availability, and cancellations. This automated scheduling and dynamic routing reduces operational costs, maximizes vehicle and staffing resources, and reduces passenger wait times. 

In addition to these new digital tools, MARTA Mobility customers will still be able to call in to make reservations through the MARTA Mobility Call Center at 404-848-4212.  MARTA Mobility riders can download the new app today from the  Apple App Store and  Google Play Store. Customers can book rides through the new platform by  visiting book.martamobility.rideco.com.