Crime & Safety
MBTA To Crack Down On Fare Evasion Around Boston Starting In September
"Our riders deserve a safe and reliable mass transportation system that is available for them when they need it," MBTA CEO Philip Eng said.
Updated on: August 22, 2025
The MBTA announced that it will begin cracking down on fare evasion starting in September.
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Specially trained MBTA employees called the "fare engagement representatives" will be located on trains and at T stations throughout service areas to make sure that fares are being paid.
"Our riders deserve a safe and reliable mass transportation system that is available for them when they need it. With strong support, we are making significant progress, but to sustain it, we owe it to our riders and the public at large to do our part and collect all appropriate fare revenue," MBTA general manager and CEO Phillip Eng said in a statement.
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