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MBTA Extends Two Commuter Rail Discounts Into the Fall, Lowers some Bus and Subway Costs
The MBTA will test unlimited transfers, cut express bus premiums and keep Commuter Rail discounts after Fridays ridership rose 50%, officials said.
- On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng announced new fare pilot programs and extended Commuter Rail discounts through November to increase public transit affordability.
- Following a 50% increase in Friday Commuter Rail ridership in June compared to May, riders took more than 6,200 companion trips, prompting officials to extend the popular summer savings programs.
- Starting September 1, the MBTA will launch three pilots: reducing express bus fares to $1.70, creating a two-hour "unlimited" transfer window, and offering free fares to Massachusetts residents aged 75 and older.
- These initiatives aim to "put money back in people's pockets," Healey said, potentially saving frequent Commuter Rail riders up to $639 while eliminating the current $4.25 express bus fare.
- Phil Eng stated these time-limited pilots allow the MBTA to evaluate rider demand and determine whether the initiatives should continue long-term as the agency improves service reliability.
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