The MBTA today released a series of proposed changes to its transit service that are intended to match service to new ridership patterns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. That line has become a political hot potato. Boarding Change: All customers should enter and exit the bus at the REAR DOOR, except individuals using mobility devices or require bus kneeling. A Boston man was accused this week of attacking an MBTA bus driver, coughing in the victim’s face and claiming he has coronavirus after being asked to put a mask on, authorities said. CharlieTicket and Cash Fare Lowered to CharlieCard Levels Effective September 1. 24 DEC 2020. Ferry rides have been shut down for now. MBTA officials say passengers' return will depend on the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine, the future of local travel and the speed of economic recovery. “The MBTA’s fare revenue, while above the lowest levels seen at the beginning of the pandemic, has remained at unprecedentedly low levels and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 in Massachusetts is likely to limit our path to recovery,” Poftak said in a video posted on the MBTA… MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said this week that ridership peaked during COVID-19 at the end of September, but has slightly declined since. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said the “bifurcated” decision-making will allow officials to get a better sense of ridership trends, the COVID vaccination timeline, changes in … The T … 04. Fares are waived during this time. If the MBTA were to move ahead with those cuts, 54 percent said they didn't think the eliminated services would be restored after the COVID-19 pandemic abates and workplaces fully reopen. Bus and subway lines will be switching to Saturday schedules while service on all commuter lines will be cut back. These are known as Run as Directed trips, or RADs. Lower fare revenues, COVID-19 spending and increased overtime will cause a $79M budget gap in FY21, which ends next June, and a $584M shortfall in … All five board members were appointed by Baker, whose administration oversees the MBTA and who has slammed the idea of running trains and buses on pre-COVID … While the MBTA received $800 million from the CARES Act last spring to cover lost fare revenue this year, officials are still bracing for a budget hole of up to $600 million in the 2022 fiscal year. Virtual public meetings outlining service changes to be held on August 12 (Spanish language) and August 13 (English language). It has alternate buses and could be ‘bus-tituted,’ but they have added service and that will not be impacted by the COVID cutbacks other lines will be facing. BOSTON — The MBTA's oversight board signed off on revised plans to slash commuter rail, subway and bus service and close stations to address a … But Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said at a press conference Monday that she doesn’t expect ridership to return to pre-pandemic levels until at least the summer of 2022. Since RADs provide more flexibility to respond to changing circumstances, the amount of bus trips that are provided by RADs has greatly increased under the MBTA’s COVID response as we prioritized high-ridership corridors and those that serve essential (including health care) workers. Service Being Added on Twenty-three Routes. COVID Christmas: Bus fare doubles in Nyeri, demand for travel on up. A one-way ticket will cost the same price as Zone 1A or subway fares — $2.40 per trip, lower than the usual cost of $8.75 or $9.75. Edwards, Boncore, Wu and Walsh Discuss Development, Police Reform, MBTA Service Cuts, COVID-19, & Outdoor Dining Posted on Thu, Dec. 17, … The T … MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said this week that ridership peaked during COVID-19 at the end of September, but has slightly declined since. MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak said the "bifurcated" decision-making will allow officials to get a better sense of ridership trends, the COVID vaccination timeline, changes in commuting behaviors and possible federal aid, all of which impact the T's financial outlook. When the MBTA was pulling staff from the CR on … The MBTA’s budget forecasts for the next year illustrate the difficult task of estimating fare revenue during an unprecedented pandemic. MBTA Fall 2020 Bus Service Expanding Due To Ridership Demand and To Prevent Crowding. For your safety: Bus operators may bypass bus stops if the vehicle cannot safely accommodate additional passengers while maintaining adequate social distancing. That fact, and Congress snagging itself on partisan bickering over COVID-19 aid, has transit officials talking cuts of more than $100 million to bus, rail and ferry service, most beginning in … Brockton's stations usually have a Zone 4 or 5 price tag. Nairobians struggle to get means to their rural homes as matatu operators triple bus fare… MBTA Pass (Valid on Routes 1, 3A, 3B, 7A, 7B & 21) Cost; Day Pass (Standard) $3.75: Day Pass (Student/Senior/Disabled) $3.00: 31-Day Go Pass (Standard) $40.00: 31-Day Go Pass (Student/Senior/Disabled) $25.00: Palm Springs 10-Ride Punch Pass (Valid on Route 12 Only) -- $42.00