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2nd hearing about MBTA’s proposed fare changes held

February 10, 2022

UPDATED Feb. 11: The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) is introducing changes that aim to improve equity by expanding their products for reduced-fare riders and simplifying tariff rules.

To share more information about these fare changes and hear feedback from riders, the MBTA held a second of two public hearings on

Thursday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. >>

Proposed fare changed include:

  • Permanent five-day FlexPasses on commuter rail;
  • Lower pricing for one-day LinkPasses;
  • A new seven-day LinkPass for reduced-fare riders;
  • Expanding reduced-fare monthly passes to all modes; and
  • Second transfers on bus and subway and transfers between Express Buses.

If approved, these changes take effect by July 1.

Read more information about the changes and offer feedback >>

Dec. 17, 2021: Comment deadline on MBTA’s proposed changes to Rts. 78, 62/76 passes
 

This news announcement was published Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, and updated Feb. 11.

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