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Officials promise free MBTA rides for older adults and a pending car-free senior program
Summary
The governor said the T will be free for older adults; Phil Ng said MBTA and the RMV are developing a car-free senior program for riders 75 and older with a Mass ID, but a start date has not been announced while sign-up logistics are finalized.
The governor announced that the T will be free for older adults, saying access to transit supports independence and connections to family and appointments. "The T is free for older adults," the governor said, emphasizing the social and mobility benefits for seniors who no longer drive.
Phil Ng said MBTA is working with the Registry of Motor Vehicles to create a car-free senior program for people 75 and older with a Mass ID and that a start date is still being finalized while the RMV works through sign-up logistics. Officials said they will announce the launch date when the RMV confirms the enrollment process.
