This week in New England history: Jan. 25-31

This week in New England history: Jan. 25-31

A list of significant dates in New England history:

MBTA fare pass increases limited to once every two years, Pollack says
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MBTA fare pass increases limited to once every two years, Pollack says

State House News Service

While Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack sees a distinction between MBTA fares and the monthly passes purchased by regular users, she has no plans to raise pass costs more frequently than fares are allowed to increase.

A 2013 state law limits fare increases on the T to no more than once every two years. Pollack has identified a distinction between fares and the passes, which she describes as "discounts" because they allow for unlimited travel for a flat cost. For regular riders that works out to a smaller cost per-ride.

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