In a historic move, the MeVa advisory board voted 15-0 on February 6, 2025, with one abstention, to adopt a permanent fare-free policy. As a result, MeVa is the first transit authority in the state to do so. This is incredible news for the Merrimack Valley and the people who use our service to access all that life has to offer. This vote was made after reviewing the results of a business case analysis of our fare-free program completed by MVPC and Stantec. The report studied the impact the fare-free policy has had on the region. Spoiler alert – it’s been a resounding success! Since transportation is the key to everything, the positive impact of fare-free buses has broad reaching impact across all sectors.
Click here for the Full Fare Free Study Report and the MeVa Fare Policy.