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Participants paint as part of MABWorks, a vocational program for people with developmental disabilities, has raised complaints of discrimination against the MBTA. PHOTO BY SHANNON LARSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MABWorks, disabled community calls for change within MBTA

Shannon Larson May 3, 2017

Robin Cripps suffered from traumatic injuries as a result of a car crash in 1994, landing her in a coma for approximately one month. When she left the hospital, her entire world had changed. Cripps...

Nelly Furtado releases a new album, "The Ride," on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY NELSTAR

REVIEW: Nelly Furtado takes new direction, excites listeners with “The Ride”

Lillian Brown April 2, 2017

Nelly Furtado’s new album, “The Ride,” takes the talent shown in hit songs such as “I’m Like a Bird” and “Promiscuous” and adds a new level of experience to Furtado’s dynamic arsenal...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is partnering with ride-hailing services Lyft and Uber to make MBTA Paratransit more accessible for people who need it. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

MBTA partners with Uber and Lyft for Paratransit Pilot Program

Anush Swaminathan September 20, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced the launch of a pilot paratransit program that will be a coalition between Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack,...

Connor Lenahan, a junior in the College of Communication, shares how he was charged $110.10 for a brief Uber ride Monday night due to SUV upcharges to accommodate his wheelchair. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Uber Boston partners with accessibility advocates

Kyler Sumter February 10, 2016

Uber Boston announced last week that it would partner with three accessibility advocates in Massachusetts to help better accommodate the disabled community, a press release stated last Wednesday. Uber...

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is partnering with taxi and ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft to improve service for customers with disabilities. PHOTO BY FALON MORAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

MBTA introduces pilot program for passengers with disabilities

Kyler Sumter November 18, 2015

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is revitalizing its van service for passengers with disabilities by introducing a new pilot program to target passengers’ needs. The Ride, the MBTA’s...

Boston braces for wind gusts, power outages as gov’t prepares for Hurricane Sandy’s impact

Daily Free Press Admin October 28, 2012

With Hurricane Sandy fast approaching Boston, the Massachusetts government, private utility providers and New England residents are bracing for a big impact as the Boston area faces a high wind warning...

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