MBTA announces extended service hours on weekends

The MBTA will implement extended service hours for buses and trains starting August 24, enhancing accessibility for night-time travelers. Governor Maura Healey emphasized the initiative's goal to make public transit more available, especially for workers in the retail and restaurant sectors. Daily bus routes 23, 28, 57, 111, and 116 will now run an hour longer, and heavy rail trains will see headways shortened by 30 seconds. Free service will be provided on select weekends in September, from 9 p. m.

until the end of service. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng noted that the changes aim to encourage more people to utilize public transit. The initiative will cost the MBTA approximately $2 million, which is included in its operating costs. Extended ferry services will also be adjusted to accommodate later travel times on weekends. Eng added that these changes support safety by providing more options for late-night travel.