MBTA fare increases are coming July 1.
MBTA rescue plan in jeopardy
- A key Massachusetts legislator sought to divert some of the funds the MBTA is planning on and channel them to other bus systems in the state.
MBTA board OK’s fare hikes, service cuts
- Fares and monthly passes are going up an average of 23 percent, but only a handful of bus routes and weekend commuter rail lines will be eliminated.
MBTA board approves fare hikes, service cuts
- The MBTA will raise most subway fares 30 cents, bus fares 25 cents, and commuter rail fares by $1.25 or more, starting July 1.
40% in survey support a state bailout for MBTA
- Support for plugging the cash-strapped MBTA’s budget gap with state dollars was most robust inside Route 128, according to a Boston Globe poll.
End near for 3 commuter lines’ weekend service
- While few ride the three commuter lines where weekend service is slated to be eliminated, for those who need it for work, loss of the service would do more than interrupt a tourist excursion.
Is driving a better deal for commuters?
- As commuters absorbed news of a proposal to substantially hike fares on commuter lines some began doing the math to figure out whether it would be cheaper to drive.
Patrick ‘can’t see how’ to fix T problems without revenue hike
- Governor Deval Patrick said today he cannot envision a scenario for fixing the MBTA’s financing problems that doesn’t include new revenues.
Cash-strapped T proposes 23 percent fare increase
- A trip on the subway would cost many riders an extra 30 cents and some commuter rail tickets could exceed $10 under a budget-balancing plan announced Wednesday by the MBTA.
First trolley of Boston’s present-day MBTA system. “Allston,” “Pearl St.,” and “Park St.” displayed on the car. 9/1/1897
