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MBTA Fare Hikes, Some Service Cuts Take Effect This Sunday
As we noted in our AM Briefing, the T's fare hikes — averaging 23 percent — go into effect this Sunday. And several bus routes and commuter lines will also see service reductions.
Fares
Subway and bus fare changes (see all fares here):
Single rides with the CharlieCard will cost:
- Bus - $1.50
- Subway - $2
- Bus & Subway - $2Single rides with the CharlieTicket will cost:
- Bus - $2
- Subway - $2.50
- Bus & Subway - $4.50Single rides for senior/TAP/student riders will cost:
- Bus - $0.75
- Subway - $1
- Bus & Subway - $1Seven-day passes will cost:
- Bus, Subway, Bus & Subway - $18Monthly passes will cost:
- Bus - $48
- Subway - $70
- Bus & Subway - $70Senior/TAP/student passes will cost:
- Bus, Subway, Bus & Subway - $28Student five-day passes will cost:
- Bus, Subway, Bus & Subway - $25
Commuter rail and ferry fare changes (see specific rail and ferry fares here):
Single rides will cost:
- Commuter rail - $2-$11
- Commuter ferry - $8-$16Monthly passes will cost:
- Commuter rail - $70-$345
- Commuter ferry - $262
The RIDE fare changes (see specific RIDE changes and the zone map here):
- Starting Sunday, all The RIDE fares will cost $4.
- Starting Oct. 1, The RIDE fares will be split by zones: For local, "ADA Territory," fares will cost $4; for "Premium Territory," fares will cost $5.
Service Changes
These bus routes will be eliminated:
- Weekday - 48, 355, 500
- Saturday - 48, 52, 245, 451, 554
- Sunday - 18, 37/38, 245, 436
These bus routes will be changed (see specific bus changes here):
- Weekday - 52, 217, 351, 354, 439, 441, 442, 451, 455, 555, CT3
- Saturday - 465
This commuter rail service will be eliminated, effective July 7:
- Saturday - Needham, Plymouth/Kingston, Greenbush
- Sunday - Plymouth/Kingston, Greenbush
This commuter ferry service will be eliminated, effective Oct. 8:
- Weekends - Quincy/Logan Airport
Green E Line service will be changed:
- Weekend - Green Line E branch service will terminate at Brigham Circle.
Other
See here for changes to parking lots and parking fees. And here's all of our MBTA coverage.
This program aired on June 29, 2012. The audio for this program is not available.