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MBTA Service Update

Effective May 6, all MBTA riders and employees are REQUIRED to wear a face covering while riding the T in accordance with Governor Baker’s emergency order. Following the MA Department of Public Health guidance, face coverings include, but are not limited to: scarves, bandannas, dust masks, and disposable masks.

Massachusetts Transit Service Changes Announced

In order to best comply with CDC and MassDPH guidelines regarding social distancing, the MBTA and the 15 Regional Transit Authorities have enforced the following service changes, updated March 26, 2020: MBTA: Effective Tuesday, March 17, all MBTA services will run on a reduced schedule until further notice. Full details: MBTA.com/coronavirus BRTA: Effective Tuesday, March 24, no changes to any routes or times reported. For updated information and full details: https://berkshirerta.com/publicannouncements.php BAT: Effective Monday, March 23, all Brockton and Stoughton routes will run on a reduced “snow schedule”. Route 12 Ashmont will run a regular schedule with no express trips. Mini Mailer Route 13 – no service. Rockland Flex – regular schedule. BSU Service – suspended. Full details: http://www.ridebat.com/ CATA: Effective Thursday, March 16, the MALL BUS will NOT run until further notice. Full details: http://www.canntran.com/index.cfm CCRTA: Effective Saturday, March 21, CCRTA is operating on a reduced schedule. Full details: http://www.capecodtransit.org/ FRTA: Effective Wednesday, March 25, FRTA is operating on …

GATRA GO Microtransit

The Greater Attleboro Taunton Transit Authority announced the launch of GATRA GO, a new Microtransit on-demand service which allows transit riders to request a vehicle to pick them up and drop them off where needed. The service runs in the Route 1, 140, and 106 corridors, which includes selected areas of the towns of Mansfield, Plainville, and Foxborough. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. To request a pick up riders can download the Transloc mobile app on their smartphone or dial 508-697-1911, where they will be assisted by a dispatcher. Riders can also book a ride online using the GATRA OnDemand Web Portal. For additional information, call GATRA Go customer service at 774-226-1270

RIPTA Adds New Bus Service Between Providence, Fall River and Newport.

RIPTA will add a new express service, Route 24X, that will connect RIPTA to the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) at the Pettine Transportation Center in Fall River and the service now creates a tri-city link between Providence, Fall River and Newport. See full schedule on the RIPTA website.

Ride Match Upgrades with Google Technology

September 8, 2017 (Taunton, MA) Searching for accessible transportation options in Massachusetts just got easier and more accurate. Today, the Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) announces the launch of an enhanced search feature to the popular Ride Match website (www.massridematch.org) that utilizes Google Transit data, providing users with access to real-time transit schedules and step-by-step route information. “We believe that access to transportation is essential for people with disabilities, the elderly, or anyone who doesn’t own a car,” said Mary Basilone, Independent Contractor for Ride Match. “Ride Match has always provided users with comprehensive information about transportation options, but this new search tool goes one step further. It provides users with exact information for all their transit trips, including route maps, directions as well as next available departure/ arrival times for bus, train or subway lines.” “We are dedicated to empowering people throughout our local cities and towns and ensuring they are able to reach their friends, families, jobs, …

CapeFlyer Extends Sunday Fare Special for 2017

HYANNIS – The CapeFlyer is extending its Super Summer Sunday Savings Fare for the entire 2017 season. The tickets, which cost $15, are good for round-trip, same day travel on Sundays. The tickets can be purchased at the MBTA Commuter Rail ticket office at South Station or through the mTicket app. The special tickets are not available for purchase on-board. Click Here for more information.

Ride Match Expands Statewide

Today, the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA), in cooperation with MassDOT and the 14 Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) serving Massachusetts, announced the expansion and redesign of Ride Match, the web-based tool that offers quick, easy access to information about transportation options for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and anyone needing to travel in Massachusetts. Click Here for full story.