The MBTA board of directors has approved a plan to offer reduced fares to approximately 60,000 low-income riders, fulfilling a long-desired initiative by Gov. Maura Healey. The program will provide qualifying riders with half-priced tickets and passes, costing tens of millions. The move is seen as a significant step towards transit justice and expanding freedom of movement for public transportation users.
I applaud the @MBTA for approving the new Low-Income Reduced Fare program. This is an important step towards transit justice, and expanding freedom of movement for people who rely on public transportation. Next stop: fare free transit. https://t.co/1C3bbonmto
MBTA Board approves reduced fares for low-income riders https://t.co/M5byhnylAI
The MBTA board of directors voted in favor of offering a reduced fare for adults with low incomes across its entire system. https://t.co/IYT600UTTW
‘It’s about options for everyone’: MBTA approves reduced fare program for low-income riders https://t.co/opOToPyJtJ
Today, the Board of Directors unanimously approved the MBTA’s plan to implement a reduced fares program for riders with low-income. The new program will provide qualifying riders with reduced fares of approximately 50% off on all modes. Learn more: https://t.co/RARNHuGvNS https://t.co/a8KSytCfMj
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 the reduced fare plan which Gov. Maura Healey has long desired. The program will cost tens of millions. https://t.co/zPpZVKi4fn