T fare hike likely despite ridership high

Bolstered by a rise in weekend travel, ridership on MBTA trains, buses, and ferries hit a new record this year, according to numbers released yesterday by the transit agency.

While the record was a coup for MBTA administrators, the increased revenue from the boost will likely not be enough to eliminate the need for an eventual fare hike, said Richard Davey, the T’s general manager.http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/07/28/t_fare_hike_likely_despite_ridership_high/?p1=Local_Links

Article courtesy of The Boston Globe by Martine Powers