An Act relative to The Ride service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

This bill (HD 2613) requires the MBTA's The Ride service to provide transportation to Boston for medical appointments for residents living within 25 miles of Boston. It directly affects low-income or medically-needing residents in that geographic area who rely on The Ride for healthcare access. The key provision mandates the MBTA to offer this service, with the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Board responsible for reimbursing the MBTA's costs. The bill establishes a clear funding mechanism to ensure the service remains available without direct MBTA expense.