MARTA launching new on-demand transit service March 7
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ATLANTA - Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will roll out a new on-demand transit service this weekend designed to connect riders directly to their destinations.
What we know:
The service, called "MARTA Reach," will allow riders to request a van to pick them up within designated zones across metro Atlanta.
According to MARTA, the service will operate in 12 zones, including West Atlanta, Kirkwood and East Point.
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MARTA Reach launches Saturday and will be free for riders through March 28. After that date, each ride will cost $2.50.
The agency said the program is aimed at improving first- and last-mile connections for customers who may not live within walking distance of a bus stop or rail station.