Coronavirus Updates

Updated January 14, 2022

All riders and employees are required by federal and state law to wear face coverings while on MBTA vehicles and at all stations, facilities, outdoor bus stops, and outdoor platforms for the Commuter Rail, subway, and trolley systems, including those who are fully vaccinated. Not doing so is a violation of federal and state law and failure to comply may result in denial of boarding or removal.

Additionally, the following service and operations policies are in place to protect the health and safety of essential workers who rely on public transit, as well as our frontline staff.

• Standard fare collection processes have resumed on buses, trolleys, and The RIDE.
• The CharlieCard Store is open with limited hours.
• The RIDE is small-vehicle public transit, and it is not possible to safely distance riders with COVID from others. If you are or have been ill with COVID, you must make transportation arrangements other than The RIDE until you have been medically cleared.

This page is regularly updated as Massachusetts proceeds with reopening plans.

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All service and operations adjustments are based on guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).

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