An Act relative to fares for veterans

This bill requires the MBTA and regional transit authorities to study implementing reduced or discounted transit fares for veterans. It mandates a stakeholder engagement plan and detailed analysis covering expected beneficiaries, fare reductions by transit mode, revenue impacts, eligibility verification, and program costs. The MBTA must file its study report by October 2026, while regional authorities may develop their own programs with state support. The bill does not create the fare program itself but sets the framework for future implementation through research and planning. It directly affects veterans who may qualify for such a program and transit systems managing fare structures.