The MBTA’s RIDE service will resume fare collection on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Fare collections on The RIDE were suspended during the pandemic after the T implemented mandatory rear-door boarding on buses and trolleys at street-level stops due to safety reasons.
After safety protocols were put in place, fare collection on buses and trolleys at street-level stops resumed July 20 along with the resumption of front-door boarding.
The MBTA on Tuesday encouraged all RIDE customers to check their account balances to ensure they have sufficient funds for travel.
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