To accommodate increased ridership and an Esplanade fireworks display, the MBTA has doled out a few schedule changes and different rules for July 4.
- All subway lines will operate on a Sunday schedule, except after 2 p.m. (see below).
- Commuter rail will operate on a Saturday schedule, see here for last train times.
- After 2 p.m., Subway will operate at rush hour levels.
- Subways will be free after 9:30 p.m.
- Bicycles are not allowed on Subways all day, and not allowed on inbound commuter rail trains from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., outbound trains after 4 p.m.
- Buses will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Customers are urged to take public transportation to and from Fourth of July events and advised to check T-Alerts and mbta.com for the most up-to-date service information during the holiday.
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