Amendment #614 to H4100

Outside Section - MBTA Fares for Seniors, Persons with Disabilities, Stu

Representatives Wolf of Cambridge, Swan of Springfield, Hecht of Watertown, Sciortino of Medford and Garlick of Needham moves that H. 4100 be amended by adding at the end thereof the following section:

Section XX.  Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary or other provision on this item, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority fares and any subsequent increases for single ride fares and monthly passes for seniors, persons with disabilities, or students shall be set at an amount equal to the rate of 40% of fares for other passengers on the Authority’s bus, subway, commuter rail, or ferry services. For convenience of collection, such increase may be rounded to the nearest nickel.