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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...

MassDOT board of directors approves 5% MBTA fare hike, effective July 1

Daily Free Press Admin May 14, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s board of directors voted Wednesday to increase Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority fares by 5 percent, effective July 1. Under the plan, originally...

Community members share concerns over new MBTA fare hike proposal

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

In response to a 5 percent fare increase proposed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in March, approximately 75 members of the community met at the State Transportation Building Tuesday to...

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