MBTA Fares Rising 9 Percent

The MBTA's new fare changes will take effect this Friday, and though you won't have to break the bank, prices are on the uptick.

Commuters will see hikes almost across the board, averaging a 9 percent increase. Here's a look at how much you'll be shelling out come July 1:

Local Bus

• CharlieCard: $1.70
• CharlieTicket: $2
• Cash on board: $2
• Senior and TAP: 85 cents
• Student: 85 cents

Bus + Bus

• CharlieCard: $1.70
• CharlieTicket: $2
• Cash on board: $4
• Senior and TAP: 85 cents
• Student: 85 cents

Rapid Transit

• CharlieCard: $2.25
• CharlieTicket: $2.75
• Cash on board: $2.75
• Senior and TAP: $1.10
• Student: $1.10

Bus + Rapid Transit

• CharlieCard: $2.25 (Users may transfer from a local bus to a rapid transit to a local bus for the price of one rapid transit trip)
• CharlieTicket: $4.75
• Cash on board: $4.75
• Senior and TAP: $1.10
• Student: $1.10

• LinkPass Monthly: $84.50
• 7-Day LinkPass: $21.25
• Local Bus Monthly Pass: $55
• Senior/TAP Monthly Pass: $30
• Student Monthly Pass: $30

On top of the fare hikes, the MBTA has increased its Student Pass availability; come September 1, monthly passes will be valid seven days a week during the academic school year. In addition, starting in 2017, students may retain up to $30 on their passes during July and August.

Last week, the The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board approved a $14.8 billion 5-year Capital Investment Plan to improve its core systems and modernize the current infrastructure in lieu of expansion.

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