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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Overview
Owner Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Locale Greater Boston, Massachusetts
Transit type Rapid transit
Light rail
Bus
Bus rapid transit
Commuter rail
Ferry
Daily ridership 851,600 (weekday, Q1 2026)
Annual ridership 270,715,800 (2025)
Chief executive Phillip Eng
Headquarters Boston, Massachusetts
Website mbta.com
Operation
Began operation August 3, 1964
Operator(s) Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Subway and Buses)
Keolis North America (Commuter Rail)
Hornblower Group (Ferry)
National Express Transit (The Ride)
Veterans Transportation (The Ride)



The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is the public transit agency serving Greater Boston and surrounding communities in Massachusetts. The system operates rapid transit, light rail, bus, bus rapid transit, commuter rail, and ferry services.

The MBTA is commonly known as "the T" and operates several modes of public transportation throughout the Greater Boston region.

Services

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