MBTA kicks off summer with free Fridays and half-price rail passes

TL;DR
MBTA announces summer promotions: free commuter rail service on Fridays (June–August), most monthly passes at half price during those months, and added weekend-free travel for monthly passholders plus $1 companion rides on most trips. Exclusions apply to special event trains serving Foxboro World Cup matches and the CapeFlyer. Officials aim to ease peak-season travel ahead of major events like World Cup games and celebrations of America’s 250th birthday.
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