With the MBTA starting commuter rail service in about a month to Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton, riders may want to start checking to see if they’re eligible for some savings. 

According to the MBTA, all the stations in the South Coast Rail are Zone 8 in terms of fare — meaning a ticket all the way to South Station is $12.25. But that’s if you’re paying full price. There are ways around this.

For people who qualify, the T offers reduced fares that cut the price down to $6.50. Students at some universities can get discounted passes for a semester. And for some others, the ride is free.

Read more from Dan Medeiros at heraldnews.com.