BOSTON (WHDH) — The MBTA will soon start checking passengers’ Commuter Rail tickets before they board due to a loss of millions of dollars.
Keolis, the company the operates the Commuter Rail, said they lose around $30 million each year because passengers either buy the wrong ticket or do not buy one at all. Some passengers at South Station told 7News sometimes they end up getting free rides because conductors do not come by to check their tickets.
While some passengers agree with the plan, others said that stopping to show their passes will just be an inconvenience.
Keolis said electronic ticketing gates like those used in the subway will eventually be installed.
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