MBTA Fare Increases Start Friday: What You Need To Know
BOSTON (CBS) -- Expect to shell out more money when you ride the T Friday.
The MBTA board voted back in March to increase fares by 9.3 percent, starting on July 1.
Riders will see an increase in most T fares, with the exception of one-time CharlieTicket or cash fares on local buses.
Here's a breakdown of what you should now expect to pay for rides.
| Fare Type | Current | New |
| Rapid Transit fare on a CharlieCard | $2.10 | $2.25 |
| Rapid Transit fare on a CharlieTicket or Cash | $2.65 | $2.75 |
| Local Bus fare on a CharlieCard | $1.60 | $1.70 |
| Local Bus fare on a CharlieTicket or Cash | $2.10 | $2.00 |
| Local Bus Monthly Pass | $50 | $55 |
| LinkPass Monthly | $75 | $84.50 |
| 7-Day Link Pass | $19 | $21.25 |
| Senior/TAP Monthly Pass | $29 | $30 |
| Student Monthly Pass | $26 | $30 |
The MBTA also says student passes will now be available seven days a week during the academic year.
Student, seniors and people with disabilities should still expect to pay a reduced fare for single rides on rapid transit, commuter rail, local buses, express buses and ferries.
Visit the MBTA website for a full list of fare changes.
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