SRTA Buses in Fall River and New Bedford Still Fare-Free as Mass. Spends Big on Transit

SRTA buses in Fall River and New Bedford still fare-free as Mass. spends big on transit

SRTA's fare-free bus service, originally due to expire June 30, is continuing through August — and could run another year. Here's how.

Fare-free bus program to boost ridership in New Bedford gets new life

In New Bedford, the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) has seen a significant uptick in bus ridership, thanks to its fare-free bus initiative it started in January of 2024. The program, designed to make public transit more accessible, has encouraged more residents to choose buses for their daily commutes, errands, and other trips. The initiative …