MBTA’S INCOME-ELIGIBLE REDUCED FARE PROGRAM BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 4

August 27, 2024 thesomervillenewsweekly Leave a comment

By Bob Katzen

The MBTA announced that expanded access to reduced fares for income-eligible riders begins on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

This new program provides riders who are aged 18-64 and have low income, with reduced one-way fares of approximately 50 percent off on all travel inclujding MBTA buses, subways, commuter rail and The RIDE.

The online application is available at mbta.com/income-eligible

The application can be completed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Haitian-Creole or Vietnamese.

The launch also includes the availability of in-person support at five locations around the MBTA service area. For more information, call 617-222-3200.

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