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Governor announces summer commuter-rail discounts: free Fridays, 50% off monthly passes and $1 weekend companion fare
Summary
Massachusetts officials announced a summer MBTA commuter-rail affordability program: free Fridays in June–August, 50% off monthly passes for zones 1–10, expanded weekend zone access for monthly-pass holders, and a $1 weekend companion pass; officials said the program is budgeted at about $9 million.
Governor announced a summer MBTA commuter-rail affordability program aimed at making transit cheaper and easier to use during a busy events season. "All Fridays are gonna be free on the commuter rail," the Governor said, and officials described four related discounts running in June, July and August.
The package includes free rides on regular commuter-rail services on all Fridays in June, July and August (including Juneteenth and July 3); a 50% discount on monthly commuter-rail and commuter-ferry passes for zones 1 through 10; expanded weekend zone access that lets monthly-pass holders travel as far…
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