Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced new MBTA affordability initiatives and extended Commuter Rail savings through the fall in hopes of simplifying travel, lowering costs and expanding access for riders across the Bay State.

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Healey and interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng are greeting riders at the Belmont Commuter Rail station and will ride the T downtown to promote the agency’s summer fare discounts and to raise awareness about the new and extended discounts.

“Every day, we’re looking for new ways to lower costs and make it easier for people to choose public transportation,” Healey said in a press release. “These new fare pilots and the extension of our commuter rail savings will put money back in people’s pockets while giving more riders the flexibility they need to get to work, school and everywhere in between.”

The MBTA will launch three fare pilots that will run or begin in fall 2026, including the extension of two popular Commuter Rail affordability programs through November following strong participation in the summer promotions.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.