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Commuter-rail monthly discounts and companion pass extended through November
Summary
MBTA will extend its $1 weekend companion pass for monthly pass holders and a 50% discount on monthly commuter-rail passes (zones 1–10) for three additional months, officials said; Phil Ng said these measures aim to sustain ridership gains and benefit income-eligible riders.
MBTA officials said the commuter-rail summer discounts that attracted new and returning riders will continue into the fall. Phil Ng said the dollar companion pass and the 50% commuter-rail monthly discount will be extended "for additional 3 months" covering September, October and November.
Ng also highlighted the income-eligible program, saying "Over 45,000 enrollees now in the income eligible program" and explaining that income-eligible riders will receive deeper discounts under the extended measures. Officials said the extension is intended to encourage mode shift and provide sustained savings for commuters.
