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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is extending a fare-free pilot program on three bus lines, reports Michael Vyskocil for Boston Newsroom.
The free rides were initially scheduled to end in June, but the agency and the city decided to extend the program through December after seeing "impressive" ridership numbers.
According to the city, passengers have taken almost 23,000 fare-free trips this year, and a quarter of riders report saving over $20 per month on transit costs.
Officials say they are now working to extend the program beyond 2026.
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