BOSTON — The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s program to provide free transit service for older residents who do not drive will launch on Oct. 13, the state has announced.
The Car-Free Seniors Pilot Program was announced in July as part of a package of new and extended discounts [see “MBTA to extend …,” Trains.com, July 29, 2026]. It will allow residents ages 75 and older who hold a Massachusetts identification card, rather than a driver’s license, to obtain a credential valid for fare-free travel on MBTA subway, commuter rail, bus, and ferry operations.
“For seniors who have made the decision to stop driving, transportation shouldn’t become another cost or barrier,” Gov. Maura Healey said in a press release. “The Car-Free Seniors Pilot Program will allow older adults with a way to stay independent, connected, and able to get where they need to go for free.”…