FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New, decorative gift card available beginning November 25
 

BALTIMORE, MD (November 26, 2019) – Just in time for the holidays, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is unveiling a special “Gift of Transit” CharmCard^® that will be available beginning Monday, November 25.

Inspired by an employee suggestion, the decorative CharmCard^® will be offered at the MDOT MTA Transit Store at 6 St. Paul St., Baltimore, and at select retail outlets while supplies last. CharmCards^® allow riders to “tap and go” when paying transit fares on Local Bus, Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink.

“This special CharmCard^® makes it easier than ever to give the gift of safe, affordable MDOT MTA transit to family and friends,” said MDOT MTA Administrator Kevin Quinn.

CharmCards^® are reloadable, smart fare cards embedded with a computer chip to keep track of the cash value on each card. Once purchased and loaded with funds, the cards can be registered to a friend and family member through the MDOT MTA website mtacharmcard.com.

MDOT MTA is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States. MDOT MTA operates LocalLink and commuter buses, Light RailLink, Metro SubwayLink, MARC Train service and a comprehensive Mobility paratransit system. MDOT MTA’s goal is to provide safe, efficient and reliable transit across Maryland with world-class customer service. To learn more, visit mdot.maryland.gov or mta.maryland.gov, check us out on Facebook at facebook.com/mtamaryland and follow us on Twitter @mtamaryland.

Media Contacts
Brittany Marshall
Office: 410-767-8367
Cell: 443-970-0424
bmarshall1@mdot.maryland.gov

Paul Shepard
Office: 410-767-3935
Cell: 443-622-4181
pshepard@mdot.maryland.gov

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