MBTA riders, workers, lawmakers to hold virtual rally decrying recent service cuts

MBTA riders, workers, lawmakers to hold virtual rally decrying recent service cuts

BOSTON (WHDH) – Lawmakers, union workers and and riders plan to hold a virtual rally Friday calling for Gov. Charlie Baker and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to use federal funding to reinstitute services.

A Massachusetts delegation pushed for $1 billion in stimulus funds to help the MBTA recover from the pandemic; however, the agency recently made service cuts to all subway routes, some buses and commuter rail lines all while talking about furloughing 40 conductors.

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