u/Donghoon

>The MBTA will launch three fare pilots that will run or begin in fall 2026: 

>Begins Tuesday: Expanded 2-Hour “Unlimited” Transfer Window

>Currently, subway and bus riders can transfer only two times within a two-hour time window and pay the cost of the highest-priced service. There are other limitations as well; riders may only receive the free transfer when traveling between modes, like from subway to bus, for example, or only between different numbered bus routes. 

>With an expanded 2-hour “unlimited” transfers pilot, riders will only pay the highest fare incurred during a two-hour window when taking subway, bus, or ferry trips. Riders can make a practically unlimited number of transfers during that period, but they must use the same form of payment between modes for transfers to apply. 

>Begins Tuesday: Elimination of Higher Express Bus Fares

>Currently, seven routes out of the MBTA’s 150+ routes charge higher rates ($4.25 full fare / $2.10 reduced) for express bus service. This pilot initiative will eliminate higher premium rates for express bus route segments and charge only local-bus fare ($1.70 full fare / $0.85 reduced) for any MBTA bus. This pilot does not apply to the Silver Line (SL) routes.

>Commuter Rail Savings Extended Through November 

>Following strong participation in the MBTA's Commuter Rail Summer Promotions, Gov. Maura Healey is extending two popular Commuter Rail affordability programs through November 2026: 

>50 percent off monthly Commuter Rail passes for September, October and November. 

>$1 Weekend Companion Fare, allowing monthly pass holders to bring one companion on weekend trips for just $1 each way.

I mean, only 5 trains operates north of LA, while a whopping 13 trains operate between LA and SD. I think branding it separately can be a good thing.

and it would parallel other Amtrak regional services

• Piedmont and Carolinian
• Keystone and Pennsylvanian

Maybe something like idk some ideas:

• the CoastLiner
• San Diegan