‘We made history’: Massachusetts low-income transit riders could soon see lower fares, similar to other states
For low-income riders who rely on public transit, Thursday was a victory years in the making.
The MBTA board of directors voted in favor of offering a reduced fare for adults with low incomes across its entire system, moving advocates to tears andmarking the most significant step toward implementing the long-awaited program. Now, the agency just needs to come up with the cash.
The new system, which could start as early as this summer, would allow adults ages 26-64 who earn no more than about $30,000 annually to purchase half-priced tickets and passes for trips on the subway, bus, commuter rail, ferry, and paratransit service.
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