Think the MBTA is Bad? Try the MTA

Folks certainly do a lot of complaining about the T, but New York is giving us a run for our money. Or something like that. The MTA has announced a staggering fare hike, raising monthly passes to $103 from the previous $81. Kind of makes $59 seem like a deal, huh? Of course, New York subways run 24 hours, actually go places you might want to go, and travel at more than 15 mph—although service cuts accompany the fare hike, making New Yorkers even happier. Is it a good time to be in Boston? Maybe, until the MBTA takes after the MTA and raises fares. Don't want to see that happen? Try attending the Rider Oversight Committee meeting coming up on Monday.