In a social media campaign launched Thursday, MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng emphasized the importance of fare payment, stating that it is crucial for maintaining and improving transit services.

The MBTA announced that it will begin cracking down on fare evasion starting in September. Specially trained MBTA employees called the "fare engagement representatives" will be located on trains and at T stations throughout service areas to make sure that fares are being paid.

Fare Engagement Representatives will be present at stations and on vehicles beginning Sept. 8. The post MBTA will issue warnings, citations for fare evasion starting in September appeared first on Boston.