S 2392
An Act relative to The Ride service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s "The Ride" service to include communities located up to 25 miles outside of Boston. The expansion is specifically intended to support individuals traveling for medical appointments. The bill aims to improve access to healthcare for residents in underserved areas.
Key provisions
- Expands "The Ride" service area to include communities within 25 miles of Boston.
- Specifically targets expansion for medical purposes.
- The Ride service will be available to individuals traveling to medical appointments.
- The bill was referred to the Transportation committee.
- A hearing was scheduled for October 21, 2025.
- The hearing was rescheduled multiple times.
- The bill is accompanied by a study order (S2783).
Who is affected
- Residents of communities within 25 miles of Boston
- Individuals seeking medical care
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) riders
- Healthcare providers
- Individuals with limited transportation options
Notable changes
- Currently, "The Ride" service is limited to areas within Boston.
- This bill creates an expansion of the service area to support medical travel.
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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsor
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.2392 194th (Current)
An Act relative to The Ride service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2392) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority “The Ride” services to communities within twenty-five miles of the city of Boston for medical purposes. Transportation.
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Presenter: Paul R. Feeney
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.2392
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/15/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/21/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-11:45 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2783 |
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