Politics & Government
MARTA Fare Rate Increase Begin
Fare changes are part of scheduled three-year phase in.
by Patch Staff
As part of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's scheduled fare increase for Reduced Fare and Mobility fare products takes effect this week.
The change was part of the previously announced three-year phased increases MARTA adopted for those fare types products during the Fiscal Year 2010 budgetary cycle. The phase-in was planned to mitigate the financial impact on the budgets of seniors and those with disabilities.
Find out what's happening in Smyrna-Viningswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
The reduced fare and Mobility fare changes are as follows:
Fare Type
Find out what's happening in Smyrna-Viningswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Current
New Fare: Nov. 11, 2012
Reduced (Half-Fare)
$0.95
$1
Mobility Base (One-Way)
$3.80
$4
Mobility Pass
$122
$128
The FY 2013 budget also included a “steady state” level of current bus and rail services while increasing Mobility services by approximately nine percent, MARTA said. That budget also includes increasing safety and security measures and repair projects.
For more information, reduced fare customers may call 404-848-5112. Information is also available in an accessible format by calling 404-848-5202 or 404-848-5665 for TTY customers.
What do you think about the fare increases? Tell us below in the comments.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.