Roughly 60,000 low-income riders who rely on the MBTA are set to receive half-priced tickets and passes, with the agency’s board approving Gov. Healey's reduced fare plan.
After a long grassroots push for better and more affordable public transportation, the MBTA will offer systemwide fare discounts for low-income riders as early as this summer, pending final approval from the agency’s board. MBTA and state officials outlined plans for the discount service at a briefing on Monday. By using Charlie Cards, eligible riders would get discounts of
The MBTA announced a new low-income fare program that would provide discounted rates on the T and Commuter Rail for income eligible riders, presenting the proposal to the MBTA Board on Thursday before kicking off a public comment period.