MBTA announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for busy summer travel season
Boston 25 News • • business
Key Points:
- The MBTA commuter rail will offer free rides every Friday in June, July, and August, alongside half-priced monthly passes during these summer months to encourage increased ridership amid busy travel events.
- Monthly passholders will benefit from added flexibility, including free travel across all zones on weekends and the ability to bring a companion for $1 per day on most trips.
- These promotions exclude special event trains to Foxboro, such as those serving World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium, and the CapeFlyer service.
- The initiative aims to support local businesses and accommodate large crowds expected for major events like the World Cup and America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
- The MBTA anticipates heightened demand, with up to 20,000 riders expected on game days, and has previously announced significant fare increases for World Cup match trains.
