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After more than six years of starts and stops, MBTA staff told the agency’s board of directors Thursday that the new fare system will be fully functional by the spring of 2026.

Soon, T riders will be able to hop on the subway or bus with a tap of their phones or credit card

The announcement marks the long-awaited rollout of the T’s new fare system that is years behind schedule and hundreds of millions over budget.

Soon, T riders will be able to hop on the subway or bus with a tap of their phones or credit card
The announcement marks the long-awaited rollout of the T’s new fare system that is years behind schedule and hundreds of millions over budget.

Flight from Boston makes emergency landing in Denver, raising more safety questions about Boeing 737
A United Airlines flight from Boston to San Francisco was forced to make an emergency landing in Denver on Tuesday morning “to address a potential mechanical issue,” officials said, renewing concerns about safety on Boeing planes.

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These are the best and worst times to hit the road.

“We haven’t seen Memorial Day weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president of AAA Travel.

It’s been four years since the pandemic shutdowns. Riders in Boston are still waiting extra long for the train.
The lag represents a so-far unfulfilled promise by T General Manager Phillip Eng, who on his first day a little over a year ago vowed to “restore service for people.”

Turbulence on a plane led to one death and injured dozens. Here’s what to know about turbulence.
A man's death and severe injuries to other people on a Singapore Airlines flight have raised new questions about turbulence — and whether it is increasing as the global climate warms.

MBTA service changes will impact Orange Line, Red Line, commuter rail riders in June
Orange Line service will be suspended between Back Bay and Wellington from May 28 to June 6. Here's what you need to know.

Thousands of Boston parking meters are about to expire. But you’ll still have to pay.
The city is replacing more than 5,600 parking meters that have been in service for decades and 160 kiosks that have been in service for about 10 years.

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A passenger waits for an outbound train at Kenmore Station on Jan. 3.

Green Line service resumes in Boston between Government Center and Copley

The MBTA announced on X around 8:30 a.m. that regular train service had resumed between Government Center and Copley Station after crews completed repairs on a switch near Arlington. 8:28 a.m.

Construction starting soon on Boylston Street bike, bus lane project, city officials say

The project will reduce vehicular traffic on the four-lane road down to two lanes in both directions for most of the street between Massachusetts Avenue to Arlington Street, sparking opposition in the neighborhood. 4:46 p.m.

Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka was flanked by fellow Democrats House Speaker Ronald Mariano (left) and Governor Maura Healey (right) when she spoke during a news conference on Jan. 22 in Boston.

State Senate president says she’s ‘not ruling anything out’ when it comes to tolls at N.H. border or Cape Cod

State Senate President Karen Spilka said on Sunday, once again, that she is open to having tolls at the New Hampshire border — or even Cape Cod bridges. 4:39 p.m.

A crash involving a box truck was reported on the Massachusetts Turnpike in Oxford Monday, officials said.

Mass. Pike lane reopened after box truck crash in Oxford snarled traffic

At 6:58 a.m. Monday, MassDOT officials reported that the right lane on the eastbound side of the Pike was closed. 11:16 a.m.

Middlesex DA’s office and police investigating fatal train strike in Natick

The two people killed by a commuter rail train in Natick were a 65-year-old woman and a 59-year-old man who were in a romantic relationship, Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office said Tuesday. 7:13 p.m.

The Red Line should have fewer unplanned service disruptions, MBTA officials said.

MBTA lifts 13 speed restrictions on Red Line after completing ‘critical’ track work

The work included replacing approximately 11,500 feet of rail, more than 1,500 ties, and approximately 11,400 plates, as well as many other safety improvements, the agency said. 11:09 a.m.

The MBTA says the state is not fully funding the agency.

After decrying ‘disinvestment’ in the MBTA, proposals by Healey and the Legislature fail to fully fund the agency

Their spending plans leave the T hundreds of millions of dollars short on its operating budget in the upcoming fiscal year. 4:36 p.m.

A tractor-trailer struck a bridge heading towards Storrow Drive in the early Friday morning.

Crews remove tractor-trailer ‘storrowed’ beneath Bowker Overpass on Storrow Drive

A truck slammed into the overpass while traveling on Storrow Drive on Friday morning, and crews needed hours to remove the tightly wedged vehicle. 2:16 p.m.

Soon, T riders will be able to hop on the subway or bus with a tap of their phones or credit card

Soon, T riders will be able to hop on the subway or bus with a tap of their phones or credit card
The announcement marks the long-awaited rollout of the T’s new fare system that is years behind schedule and hundreds of millions over budget.

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These are the best and worst times to hit the road.

It’s been four years since the pandemic shutdowns. Riders in Boston are still waiting extra long for the train.
The lag represents a so-far unfulfilled promise by T General Manager Phillip Eng, who on his first day a little over a year ago vowed to “restore service for people.”

Turbulence on a plane led to one death and injured dozens. Here’s what to know about turbulence.
A man's death and severe injuries to other people on a Singapore Airlines flight have raised new questions about turbulence — and whether it is increasing as the global climate warms.

MBTA service changes will impact Orange Line, Red Line, commuter rail riders in June
Orange Line service will be suspended between Back Bay and Wellington from May 28 to June 6. Here's what you need to know.

Thousands of Boston parking meters are about to expire. But you’ll still have to pay.
The city is replacing more than 5,600 parking meters that have been in service for decades and 160 kiosks that have been in service for about 10 years.

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Latest Headlines in Transportation

Green Line service resumes in Boston between Government Center and Copley

Construction starting soon on Boylston Street bike, bus lane project, city officials say

State Senate president says she’s ‘not ruling anything out’ when it comes to tolls at N.H. border or Cape Cod

Mass. Pike lane reopened after box truck crash in Oxford snarled traffic

Middlesex DA’s office and police investigating fatal train strike in Natick

MBTA lifts 13 speed restrictions on Red Line after completing ‘critical’ track work

After decrying ‘disinvestment’ in the MBTA, proposals by Healey and the Legislature fail to fully fund the agency

Crews remove tractor-trailer ‘storrowed’ beneath Bowker Overpass on Storrow Drive

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Soon, T riders will be able to hop on the subway or bus with a tap of their phones or credit card

Soon, T riders will be able to hop on the subway or bus with a tap of their phones or credit cardThe announcement marks the long-awaited rollout of the T’s new fare system that is years behind schedule and hundreds of millions over budget.

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend? These are the best and worst times to hit the road.

It’s been four years since the pandemic shutdowns. Riders in Boston are still waiting extra long for the train.The lag represents a so-far unfulfilled promise by T General Manager Phillip Eng, who on his first day a little over a year ago vowed to “restore service for people.”

Turbulence on a plane led to one death and injured dozens. Here’s what to know about turbulence. A man's death and severe injuries to other people on a Singapore Airlines flight have raised new questions about turbulence — and whether it is increasing as the global climate warms.

MBTA service changes will impact Orange Line, Red Line, commuter rail riders in JuneOrange Line service will be suspended between Back Bay and Wellington from May 28 to June 6. Here's what you need to know.

Thousands of Boston parking meters are about to expire. But you’ll still have to pay. The city is replacing more than 5,600 parking meters that have been in service for decades and 160 kiosks that have been in service for about 10 years.

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Latest Headlines in Transportation

Green Line service resumes in Boston between Government Center and Copley

Construction starting soon on Boylston Street bike, bus lane project, city officials say

State Senate president says she’s ‘not ruling anything out’ when it comes to tolls at N.H. border or Cape Cod

Mass. Pike lane reopened after box truck crash in Oxford snarled traffic

Middlesex DA’s office and police investigating fatal train strike in Natick

MBTA lifts 13 speed restrictions on Red Line after completing ‘critical’ track work

After decrying ‘disinvestment’ in the MBTA, proposals by Healey and the Legislature fail to fully fund the agency

Crews remove tractor-trailer ‘storrowed’ beneath Bowker Overpass on Storrow Drive

Soon, T riders will be able to hop on the subway or bus with a tap of their phones or credit card
The announcement marks the long-awaited rollout of the T’s new fare system that is years behind schedule and hundreds of millions over budget.

It’s been four years since the pandemic shutdowns. Riders in Boston are still waiting extra long for the train.
The lag represents a so-far unfulfilled promise by T General Manager Phillip Eng, who on his first day a little over a year ago vowed to “restore service for people.”

Turbulence on a plane led to one death and injured dozens. Here’s what to know about turbulence.
A man's death and severe injuries to other people on a Singapore Airlines flight have raised new questions about turbulence — and whether it is increasing as the global climate warms.

MBTA service changes will impact Orange Line, Red Line, commuter rail riders in June
Orange Line service will be suspended between Back Bay and Wellington from May 28 to June 6. Here's what you need to know.

Thousands of Boston parking meters are about to expire. But you’ll still have to pay.
The city is replacing more than 5,600 parking meters that have been in service for decades and 160 kiosks that have been in service for about 10 years.