Transportation Boss Favors Fare Hikes, But Not Service Cuts

In a departure from proposals that would raise T fares and slash services to balance the T's budget, the state's top transportation official says his agency aims to raise enough revenue to avoid service cuts.

Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey made the remarks to the Boston Globe.

The about-face comes after thousands of people have turned out a public meetings to denounce the proposals.

The two plans on the table would both eliminate the Charlestown Ferry. One of the plans would also eliminate the 92 bus.

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