MBTA Ride protesters block street, four arrested
A group of seniors and disabled people in wheelchairs blocked traffic along Beacon Street Monday during a protest over fare hikes for the MBTA RIDE service.
Seniors, people with disabilities to protest MBTA, MassDOT
Dozens of seniors, people with disabilities, and allies are expected to gather at the Transportation Building today at 1 p.m. to demand the MBTA take corrective action to address the more than 18 percent decline in RIDE use since fares more than doubled July 1.
MBTA chief asks MassDOT to pencil in potential state bailout
In the midst of ongoing budget discussions that have made more MBTA fare hikes seem imminent, the head of the MBTA is pleading with transit officials to approve ways the struggling transit agency can generate new revenue.
MBTA chief favors fare hikes over service cuts
Another MBTA fare increase is starting to appear inevitable.
MTA fare hikes take effect this weekend
Another MTA fare hike is in store for New Yorkers beginning this weekend. Prices are going up for all New [...]