The MBTA has raised starting wages for bus drivers, creating a surge of applications

Only with the T would this be a noteworthy headline - but great to see that they might be able to get the staffing situation together before I die of old age now!

I'll take whatever wins I can get. Even $30/hour is barely livable in this city, but it's an excellent start. Hopefully they'll be able to get staffed up and improve service in a meaningful way by the new year.