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Council urges continued funding for MBTA fare‑free pilot on 23, 28 and 29 routes
Boston City Council · February 25, 2026
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Summary
Council passed a resolution urging continuation of the MBTA fare‑free bus pilot covering routes 23, 28 and 29, citing data the sponsors said showed 24,000 fare‑free trips per weekday and a 35% ridership increase; sponsors noted the pilot currently relies on ARPA funds (estimated $300,000/month).
Councilor Pepin filed and the council adopted a resolution urging continued funding of the MBTA fare‑free bus pilot for routes 23, 28 and 29.
Pepin highlighted the pilot’s performance data: "Since the beginning of the fare free pilot, nearly 24,000 trips…
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