Important shuttle information

Wednesday's story on the night shuttle ("New bus service to Boston will begin trial run") left out two pieces of information.

First, there is an established regular shuttle from the Medford campus to Boston: the Museum School shuttle, which makes several round trips each weekday.

Second, and more critically, there are indeed late-night transportation alternatives to taxis for us non-car owners.

The MBTA has offered Night Owl service on weekends for over two years. The buses cost just $2 and run at 15- to 30-minute headways. Routes run parallel to major bus routes, and all subway lines and branches. The last trips leave from downtown Boston at about 2:30 a.m., and from Harvard at almost 3 a.m.

Zipcar is another alternative. For students 21 and older, Tufts sponsors $20-per-year membership in this rent-by-the-hour program. The hourly rate is only $2 between midnight and 6 a.m., although you must reserve in advance.

There are already two subsidized late-night transportation options. This is important information for students if they are to decide whether the new shuttle is a wise expenditure.



Noah Cooper

LA '05