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A person wearing a mask rides the B-line train to Boston College. Through its new Ride Safer program, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun distributing free face masks to passengers in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

MBTA distributes free face coverings to commuters

Emily Stevenson November 30, 2020
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has begun distributing free masks during popular commuting times as part of their campaign to prevent coronavirus transmission.
Due to COVID-19 budget constraints, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is considering eliminating weekend commuter rail service, ferry service and some bus routes.  LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Proposed MBTA service cuts may harm commuters who rely on low-ridership lines

Samuele Petruccelli November 12, 2020
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority may eliminate weekend commuter rail service, ferry service and some bus routes to address COVID-19 budget challenges.  
The Boston University Shuttle increased its late-night and weekend hours this fall semester. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston University Shuttle bus to evaluate new services, implement changes

J.D. Capelouto December 4, 2014

Following the implementation of a series of changes at the beginning of the academic year, the Boston University Shuttle bus ridership and service are running smoothly, and officials are looking to the...

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