MBTA Fare Hikes and Commuter Rail Changes Now in Effect

On Sunday the started. They're being imposed — along with service cuts — to close the transit agency's $160 million budget gap. Those service cuts also begin Sunday.

Commuter rail service on Saturday on the Needham line has been eliminated. Other changes include an increase in the surcharge for getting your Commuter Rail ticket on the train (if the station where you board has ticket machines). THE RIDE will add a more expensive $5 zone starting Oct. 1.

For a complete list of changes taking place on the MBTA system that began Sunday, visit this T link or check out the PDFs attached to this post.

Here's a look at the new costs:

Bus

Type of ticket Cost CharlieCard $1.50 CharlieTicket $2.00 Seniors and students $0.75

Rapid transit/subway

Type of ticket Cost CharlieCard $2.00 CharlieTicket $2.50 Seniors and students $1.00

Bus and Subway Passes

Type of pass Bus Rapid transit Combination bus and rapid transit 7-day $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Monthly $48.00 $70.00 $70.00 Seniors and students $28.00 $28.00 $28.00 5-day student $25.00 $25.00 $25.00

Commuter Rail

Single ride Monthly passes Commuter Rail $2-$11 $70-$345 Commuter Ferry (Hull, Hingham, Quincy) $8-$16 $262