DeLeo: Transportation Bill Should Eliminate Need For MBTA Fare Increase
The MBTA is facing another massive budget gap and looking at fare hikes as one possible solution, but Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo says he's hopeful that won't be needed.
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The MBTA is facing another massive budget gap and looking at fare hikes as one possible solution, but Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo says he's hopeful that won't be needed.
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