The Berkshire Regional Transit Authority (BRTA) will continue to be fare free for Fixed Route Bus Services and ADA Complementary Paratransit Services. Fare free transit service is made possible through funding awarded in the Governor’s FY 26 Budget. The impact of 8 months of fixed route fare free service in FY 25 ridership increased by 13.76%. FY 25 had 613,408 customers compared to 539,225 in FY 24, an increase of 74,183 riders. ADA Complementary ridership increased by 17.6% during this same time frame. FY 25 provided 31,631 customer trips compared to 26,897 in FY 24, an increase of 4,734 rides. Fare free service will continue through June 30, 2026*.
*If changes in funding availability occur, this date may have to change. This would be posted on buses, at the bus station, and on the website.