MBTA Fare Hikes Go Into Effect Despite Opposition

Riding the T got more expensive Monday — with fares on the MBTA's subway lines going up by about 6 percent.

Many riders are upset, with some even staging protests at stops around the city.

The T says the money is necessary for funding important capital investments — like the new Orange Line cars.

Zeninjor Enwemeka, WBUR reporter. She tweets @Zeninjor.

Michelle Wu, Boston City Councilor. She tweets @wutrain.

Jim Aloisi, former transportation secretary, a member of the TransitMatters Board, and the principal of Trimount Consulting. He tweets @jimaloisi.