T Says Weekend Ridership Nearly Back to 2019 Levels
The MBTA is experiencing “a monumental comeback story” in the eyes of its leadership, as safety and ridership statistics continue to improve despite delays in new train deliveries.
MBTA Bulks Up Commuter Rail Service Amid Commute Concerns
Several MBTA commuter rail lines are getting more rush-hour service as data mounts that commute problems are a leading cause of Boston-area workers reluctance to return to the office full-time.
T Faces ‘Existential’ Ridership Shortfall as New Leader Arrives
There’s been a springtime sense of optimism surging through major metropolitan area transit systems. Just not at the MBTA as incoming MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng prepares to take the reins. The difference? Riders’ belief in the system’s reliability.
T Board Chair Lambasted for ‘New Normal’ Comments
The head of the MBTA’s oversight board came under strong criticism from one of the state’s top business leaders for declaring that the transit service’s still-low ridership levels represent a “new normal”
Riders Flock Back to T’s Commuter Rail
Ridership on the MBTA’s commuter rail system, sometimes seen during the pandemic as a barometer for downtown Boston office utilization, has risen steadily this spring, the system’s leader said last week.
Traffic’s Back, But Patterns Have Changed
The morning slog on Interstate 95 toward Boston from...
Report: Bad Red Line Service Keeps Ridership Down
Data from the MBTA has backed up what many might see as a common sense prediction: the slow, unreliable service on the Red Line since its June derailment has suppressed ridership and sent customer satisfaction levels into the cellar.
Uber, Lyft Cost the MBTA At Least $23M Last Year
The MBTA went without $23 million last year in potential fare revenue from riders who decamped from the ailing public transit network for ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, according to a new report that also put a big estimate on the net carbon footprint of the companies.
Report: Red Line Ridership Dropped 10 Percent Due to Derailment
Ridership on the MBTA’s Red Line dropped by about 10 percent in the week following a derailment in June that destroyed key signal equipment at the JFK/UMass station.
