 The MBTA is planning to cut non-essential services in response to a projected budget deficit of over 300 million caused by a low ridership during the coronavirus pandemic. The MBTA's physical and management control board has proposed a plan that will evaluate and scale back what they deem non-essential services, including some commuter rail, subway and ferry services, which is opposed to affect many Boston area residents. The commuter rail is really the only way I have access into the city. It's a very long walk to any other mode of transportation, even a bus. In a statement from MBTA General Manager Steve Poftack, he said that they are looking into every possible option to avoid impacts to their employees and riders. Despite assurances, commuters who rely on the transportation service remain worried about the possibility of increased costs. The MBTA will decide how to proceed in a vote taking place in December, with changes to be implemented in mid-2021. This is Christian Metzger from BU-TV10.