Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAy, SEpTEmbER 26, 2025 With the backdrop of Revere Beach’s historic clock, Mayor Patrick Keefe (right) and Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez stand in front of the latest hi-tech RC Link computerized transportation vehicle. If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Mayor Patrick Keefe offers his remarks about the new service offered to Revere residents, which is shared with the City of Chelsea. (Revere Advocate photos) RC LINK | FROM Page 1 the milestone with a ribboncutting ceremony. Community members had the opportunity to experience the new RC Link service firsthand through ride-alongs with officials. “In Revere, we have great access to the MBTA system through our three Blue line stops, but from some areas of the city, getting to the T can present a challenge,” said Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe. “With RC Link, we are making public transit more accessible for all of our residents – better connecting them to their jobs, medical care, and recreational opportunities.” RC Link allows anyone to book an on-demand ride through the app (available in the App Store and Google Play) or by calling a phone number. The program is designed to address critical mobility gaps in Revere’s northeastern Point of Pines neighborhood, areas west of Broadway, and Chelsea’s industrial port zone – regions have been historically underserved by transit and distant from MBTA Blue Line Stations. The service is powered by public transit technology provider Via, whose platform seamlessly connects riders to MBTA rail and bus routes, ensuring greater transit accessibility. “We’re proud to be working side-by-side with Revere and Via to launch RC Link, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on our communities,” Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez said. “For too long, there has been a transportation gap in our communities that made it difficult for residents and visitors to move between Chelsea and Revere and access critical services and essential destinations. RC Link fills this gap.” RC Link is designed to serve populations that depend heavily on public transportation, including a growing population of older adults. The launch is part of a growing trend in Massachusetts, where microtransit services are expanding in cities like New Bedford, Fall River, and Worcester to offer flexible and convenient options alongside regular public transit. In 2020, the City of Salem partnered with Via to introduce the “Salem Skipper,” which has provided nearly 100,000 rides since 2020, helping residents connect with essential services. RC Link is available Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rides cost just $2, or less for riders who are students, seniors, lowincome or have disabilities. For more information on RC Link, please visit: https://city.ridewithvia.com/rclink.
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