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Two people sit on a bench facing the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's bus G73E at Springfield Union Station on Monday, March 2, 2026. The person on the left is wearing a backpack with a picture of Snoopy wearing sunglasses on it. The person on the right is wearing a purple hoodie. (Photo credit: Luna McDermott)

Two people sit on a bench facing the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority's bus G73E at Springfield Union Station on Monday, March 2, 2026. The person on the left is wearing a backpack with a picture of Snoopy wearing sunglasses on it. The person on the right is wearing a purple hoodie. (Photo credit: Luna McDermott)

Transportation

After success of fare-free transit, what’s next for PVTA?

The “Try Transit” initiative has helped the PVTA restore ridership to pre-pandemic levels, with route expansions next on the bus service’s agenda.

Hayden Steinmann and Madison AllredMay 27, 2026