Massachusetts Car-Free Seniors Pilot Opens Enrollment October 13 for Free MBTA Rides
Boston — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced that enrollment for the Car-Free Seniors Pilot Program, a new initiative providing free MBTA service to Massachusetts residents age 75 and older who no longer drive, opened on October 13, 2026.
Run in partnership with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), the program allows eligible seniors who hold a Massachusetts identification card, rather than a driver's license, to obtain a free-fare credential valid across the MBTA's bus, subway, ferry and Commuter Rail services. "My administration is focused on making Massachusetts more affordable, accessible, and connected for people at every stage of life," Governor Healey said. "For seniors who have made the decision to stop driving, transportation shouldn't become another cost or barrier." Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll added that being able to get where you need to go is a big part of staying independent, and the program gives seniors a free and reliable option on the T.
(Source: Office of the Governor of Massachusetts)
Source: Office of the Governor of Massachusetts
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