Establishes a fund to provide free public transit services in Massachusetts.
The bill creates the Public Transportation Affordability Fund to finance free public transportation services. Funds come from business corporation taxes, other appropriations, and investment income. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will manage the fund, which will be used to cover costs for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities. These transit authorities are prohibited from collecting fares for bus, rapid transit, light rail, and commuter rail services.
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