Tens of thousands of lower income riders who rely on greater Boston’s public transit system could soon be getting a break on their fares under a plan approved by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s board of directors.
FILE - Commuters wait to load as a train of passengers arrives at the South Station Red Line subway stop, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Boston. Lower income riders who rely on greater Boston’s public transit system could soon be getting a break on the cost of their fares under a plan approved by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s board of directors, Thursday, March 28, 2024. BOSTON —
Those hoping to participate in the program will have to demonstrate their eligibility by showing they are already enrolled in other programs with a cutoff of 200% of the federal poverty level — about $30,000 annually or lower for an individual.Boston to pay $4.6M to settle wrongful death suit stemming from police killing of mentally ill manThe MBTA estimates the cost of the changes to be up to $62 million including administrative costs, operating costs to meet demand, and fare revenue loss.
During her 2022 campaign, Healey also pledged to pursue “low-income fares and unlimited bus transfers, as well as outlining a pathway to fare-free buses throughout the commonwealth.”
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