The discounts will arrive as multiple national events come to the state and are expected to draw tourists to the transit system. The promotions, however, are mostly aimed at benefitting everyday riders.
Commuters walk along the platform after getting off a commuter rail train at Boston's South Station in 2024. The MBTA is discounting some fares for commuter rail riders this summer as the transit system prepares for a busy season, Gov.
Maura Healey announced Monday.will arrive as multiple national events come to the state and are expected to draw tourists to the transit system. The promotions, however, are mostly aimed at benefitting everyday riders. Through June, July and August, the commuter rail will be free each Friday across all lines. Monthly commuter rail passes forand the ferries will be discounted 50%. Monthly pass holders will also be able to use their passes on the weekends, and bring an extra person along for the ride for $1, under what Healey called a"companion pass." Zone 1A, which serves commuter rail stops in the Boston area and costs the same as subway fare, is excluded from the discounts. Also excluded: event trains to Gillette Stadium and CapeFlyer trains, which take passengers to Cape Cod. Healey's office estimated that the promotions could could save monthly pass holders between $321 and $639 over the summer, depending on their route. "There are so many big events, a lot of people are going to need to get around and we thought this would be a really good time to reward the ridership by making transportation more affordable," Healey said at a North Station press conference announcing the summer promotions., Tall Ships, and events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States all come to the state. The MBTA is preparing service changes on the commuter rail during World Cup, as the agency has committed to transporting 20,000 fans to each of the seven soccer matchesto the stadium per match, but the increase in game day train service will create some schedule changes for regular commuter rail service. In a press release about the discounts, Healey's office said the fare promotions aim to offset some of the impacts of these service changes. MBTA General Manager and Interim Transportation Secretary Phil Eng said at the press conference that the discounts are meant to serve as a show of appreciation to riders while service is disrupted. "We also want to thank riders in advance for their patience as we continue to improve our tracks and deliver historical levels of service for this summer and during the World Cup," Eng said.
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