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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.
People board the Green Line train at Government Center Station. The MBTA is accelerating T line closures throughout 2020 in an attempt to complete eight years of renovations in one year. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

MBTA to increase closures in attempt to complete eight years of work in one

Elyse Genrich February 12, 2020
Commuters will be seeing more frequent T closures in 2020 as the MBTA aims to fit eight years of renovation work into one.
A Red Line train departs the Park Street station. Gov. Charlie Baker has proposed replacing the MBTA’s current five-member oversight board with a seven-member one, but whether the City of Boston will have a seat is unclear. SERENA YU/ DFP FILE

Baker proposes new MBTA board; Walsh wants Boston involved

Chloe Liu January 27, 2020

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker released a new plan for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's oversight board in his budget proposal Wednesday, which does not include a designated seat for...

People use the turnstiles at the Kenmore T Station. The MBTA has finalized commercial and financial plans for their Automated Fare Collection system. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA reaches multi-year agreement for implementation of AFC 2.0

Samantha Day March 25, 2018
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has reached a multi-year agreement on their Automated Fare Collection system. The new cashless system is designed to increase speed along the green line through convenient payment options, all-door boarding, tap-on payment for all vehicles and increased accessibility.
Machinists Union Local 264 Boston, the union representing MBTA bus mechanics, claim only one bid has been made to take over MBTA bus services. PHOTO BY MEGHANA PATNANA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA bus mechanics union continues to challenge privatization effort

Megan Forsythe October 25, 2017

A group of bus mechanics have said there is only one bid, submitted by the bus service company First Transit, for the privatization of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus garages. Machinists...

In response to Governor Charlie Baker’s efforts to privatize the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Machinists Union Local 264 Boston launch “Don’t Give Away the MBTA," campaign. PHOTO BY MEGHANA PATNANA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA bus mechanics fight looming privatization

Breanne Kovatch September 22, 2017

Machinists Union Local 264 Boston, a union representing bus mechanics at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, is fighting against potential privatization of their jobs with their campaign...

The MBTA announced Friday its decision to outsource its cash collecting system. PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA to privatize cash collection operations

Alice Donnelly October 13, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Fiscal and Management Control Board voted on Friday to approve a two-year $7.7 million contract with Brink’s Incorporated, which will handle the MBTA’s...

The Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, the T’s largest labor group, is gearing up to fight the potential privatization of MBTA buses. PHOTO BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA considers bus privatization amid $100 million operating budget deficit

Dave Sebastian September 11, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is considering the privatization of bus services and maintenance work, according to a Sept. 1 report by the Fiscal and Management Control Board. The potential...

It is estimated the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority loses around $35 million in revenue from fare evasion on the commuter rail system each year. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA loses up to $42 million due to fare evasion

Oriana Durand April 28, 2016

After a report found that fare evasion costs up to $42 million annually, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released plans Monday to address fare evasion by implementing improved collection...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority reached out to the public Friday for opinions on how the MBTA might improve the bus system after its recent Late-Night Service cut. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

MBTA invites public input on improving bus routes

Amanda Kaufman March 30, 2016

  The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is inviting the public to provide comment on options that would improve critical bus routes following the recent cancellation of Late-Night...

Fiscal situation causes MBTA Late-Night Service cut

Fiscal situation causes MBTA Late-Night Service cut

Carolyn Hoffman February 29, 2016

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is canceling its Late-Night Service, MBTA spokesperson Jason Johnson said. At a Fiscal and Management Control Board meeting this afternoon, the board decided...

Several changes are coming to the MBTA, including extending the green line to Somerville and developing a winter resiliency plan. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA rolling out management, service changes after harsh winter

Julia Metjian September 4, 2015

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is rolling out changes to operations and management implemented during the summer while looking to improve service for Boston-area commuters. During the...

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