MBTA
This Is a New One: Police Say a Man Sprayed Bear Repellent on the Red Line
Sure, complain if you must about bad behavior on the MBTA. The man-spreaders, the backpack-wearers, and the rush hour apple-eaters are all worthy of our […]
The Green Line Extension Has MBTA Officials “Very Worried”
A key element of the Green Line extension has officially fallen behind schedule—and to some MBTA board members, that’s a major cause for concern. “Count […]
MBTA Announces Upcoming Weekend Closures on Red, Green, Orange Lines
After a major Red Line derailment set the MBTA up for a less-than-stellar summer, Governor Charlie Baker announced that his administration was going to pursue […]
A Goose Flew into an MBTA Bus Windshield and Injured Its Driver
For your average MBTA bus driver, the road is always full of hazards, like the cyclists and motorized scooters lurking around every corner, blinker-allergic Massholes […]
The Wait Is Over: New MBTA Orange Line Train Goes Live on Wednesday
Pop the champagne: After years of waiting (sort of) patiently, MBTA commuters will finally see a sparkling new Orange Line train hit the tracks this week. […]
This Morning’s Green Line Derailment Was Caused by Operator Error
Update: According to MBTA spokesperson Joe Pesaturo, “The preliminary investigation shows the train’s operator did not have the signal system’s authorization to proceed…The train’s operator, who […]
Red Line Service Should Be Fully Restored by October, MBTA Officials Say
After that epic June 11 derailment, Red Line riders are getting pretty accustomed to train shortages, delays, and building in extra time on their commutes—which is […]
Uber and Lyft Cost the MBTA $20 Million a Year, a New Study Says
As the number of Uber and Lyft drivers circulating through Greater Boston’s streets keeps increasing, trips using the services are taking millions of dollars in fare […]
Scenes from the Wednesday Morning Blue Line Shutdown
Update, 7/17/19 2 p.m.: The MBTA has tweeted in response to the shutdown, saying “Our initial investigations show that an equipment failure on a train near Gov’t Center […]
Former MBTA Official Says He Was Fired for Raising Safety Concerns
A runaway Red Line train. An MBTA worker’s electrocution. A Green Line derailment during the Patriots parade. Ron Nickle, who had an eight-year tenure as the MBTA’s […]
The New Orange Line Trains Have Already Gotten Tagged with Graffiti
Sightings of those new Orange Line cars are pretty rare. As of now, they primarily exist in promotional materials for the Encore, in the background of […]
As Fare Increase Arrives, MBTA Commuters Lash out at #UnfairHikes
Commuters hopped on their trains this morning in a new, more expensive era for the MBTA, as the latest in a series of fare hikes […]
This Morning, It Was the Green Line’s Turn to Break
While residents of other cities might have to kick off their mornings with a strong cup of coffee or a morning jog, Bostonians have a […]
Police Are Investigating a Shooting that Closed MBTA Aquarium Station
Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that closed the Aquarium MBTA stop for several hours Sunday night. No one was injured Sunday when shots were […]
Marty Walsh Is Changing His Tune, Says No to MBTA Fare Increase
With another fare increase on the MBTA just two weeks away, Marty Walsh is finally sipping the AriZona Iced Tea. The mayor on Monday made a […]