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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has proposed budget cuts to recover from a budget deficit brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. AMANDA SCHNEIDER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA’s proposed budget cuts could hurt commuters

Taylor Brokesh October 8, 2020
After suffering financially during the pandemic due to lower ridership, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is looking at budget-reducing measures that include reduced and eliminated service.
An MBTA bus entering the Kenmore Square stop. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA’s over $100 million deficit might force fare hike

Hannah Schoenbaum February 21, 2018
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is considering an increase in its riders’ fares as it expects to face a $111 million deficit entering the new fiscal year in July.
In response to a likely MBTA fare increase prompted by the Fiscal and Management Control Board’s task to close a $240 million budget gap next year, advocates asked Monday to limit the hike to 5 percent at most. PHOTO BY RACHEL MCLEAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Transportation officials, activists disagree on proposed fare hikes

Julia Metjian November 6, 2015

Transportation officials and activists disagree about the frequency of proposed fare hikes for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Official groups met Monday to talk about the language of...

MBTA could raise fares without plans to cut deficit

Daily Free Press Admin November 14, 2012

Faced with a potential $84-million deficit for the fiscal year of 2013, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority struggles to find a solution to a growing financial crisis as officials signal that...

EDIT: MBTA woes

Daily Free Press Admin November 12, 2012

Faced with a growing deficit, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is poised to increase fares and cut services in 2013, according to an article in The Boston Globe on Sunday. Fare increases...

Students accept T hikes, don’t expect habit change

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2012

Despite the recent fare increase, a number of Boston University students said it would not affect them too much. They will think twice, however, before taking unnecessary rides. BU students should...

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