Establishes free public transportation on state primary and election days in Massachusetts.
This bill, known as the FARE Act, mandates that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities provide free transit, bus, and trolleybus service on the day of a biennial state primary or biennial state general election. The intent is to ensure that all Massachusetts residents have free access to public transportation on election days, thereby encouraging voter participation.
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