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...Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) raised fares for its subway, bus and commuter rail systems on Jan. 3, leaving some riders inconvenienced and annoyed...
...felt that the fare increase was absolutely essential to closing a hole in the T’s operating budget,” said Lydia Rivera, a spokesperson for the MBTA. “The T’s fiscal stability was threatened, and we needed more revenue to pay a $4 billion debt; this was a last resort...
...MBTA will use the additional revenue generated by the fare increase to maintain, as well as upgrade, existing services and systems. Potential upgrades include the purchase of new buses that utilize compressed natural gas, new cars and new signals for the Green Line and new double-deck trains and signals for the commuter rail...
...MBTA spokesperson said she did not anticipate any lost ridership due to the fee increase...
Ingram says that while the compromise between the musicians and the MBTA reached last week represents a positive step in the relationship between performers and local leadership, the musicians still face several difficult standards...