MBTA Takes Small Steps to Improve Fare Equity

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By Christian MilNeilMay 27, 2020, 11:41 am169 pts
The MBTA’s governing board approved some small but significant changes in the agency’s fare policies at a meeting last week to improve fare equity for minority and low-income riders. For years, in order to encourage use of reusable CharlieCards, the MBTA has charged higher prices for riders paying with cash…

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