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.

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.

MBTA to propose 23% fare hike, limited service cuts

- Most service cuts would be spared under a budget-balancing plan that will be announced this morning by T officials.

Voices rise against MBTA changes

- More than 400 riders blasted the MBTA’s proposed rate hikes and service cuts last night, insisting that the measures would harm the poor, elderly, and disabled.

Menino urges new revenue for MBTA

- Mayor Thomas M. Menino called on the state to raise the gas tax or another levy in order to avert steep fare increases and cuts in service at the MBTA.