An Act establishing a program for low income fares (LIF)

This bill directs the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and regional transit authorities to create programs offering free or discounted fares to qualifying low-income riders. To establish these programs, the agencies must conduct a detailed analysis of expected ridership, cost impacts, and eligibility verification methods while gathering public input from diverse communities. The legislation requires these authorities to submit their implementation plans by October 15, 2023, and allows regional authorities to explore no-fare options if they are more cost-effective than means-tested fares.