With the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution around the corner, the MBTA will offer free fares on bus, subway, commuter rail, and The RIDE paratransit service after 8:30 p.m. on July 4.

Additional MBTA staff, Keolis personnel, and Transit Police will be present throughout the system to respond to incidents and assist with boarding, wayfinding, and scheduling information.

“The MBTA is excited and ready to welcome visitors from around the Commonwealth and the country as we celebrate the birth of our nation here in Boston, where the beginning of the American Revolution took shape. Whether you’re attending parties, barbecues, or other celebrations, leave the driving to us and take the T,” said Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng.

Though evening rides will be free, riders can expect altered schedules throughout the weekend. On July 3, all lines, buses, and The RIDE will operate on a Saturday holiday schedule. Commuter rail service will run on a weekend schedule, while all ferry routes maintain regular weekday service.

On Independence Day, subway service will operate on a regular Saturday schedule with increased service between 3 p.m. and 2 a.m. The bus, Silver Line, and The Ride will operate on a modified Sunday schedule with extended evening service.

Commuter Rail trains will maintain a standard weekend schedule. A special $10 Holiday Weekend pass is available for unlimited travel for all three days of the holiday.

Passengers should note that bikes will not be allowed on board after 8:30 p.m and the last trains of the evening will leave North Station and South Station at their advertised times between 11:30 p.m. and midnight. If fireworks are delayed, trains will leave up to 30 minutes after the close of the fireworks.

Keolis Customer Service agents will be present at North, South, and Back Bay stations to support passengers.

The Harbor Loop ferry will be out of service on July 4. The Hingham/Hull/Logan, East Boston, Charlestown, and Lynn ferries will operate on a weekend schedule. The Winthrop Quincy ferry will be in service but on a combined route.

The MBTA encourages the public to help maintain a safe and family-friendly transit environment and noted that vandalism and disorderly conduct can create safety hazards, delays, and cleaning costs—which can divert valuable resources away from essential maintenance services and improvements that benefit all riders.

Eng thanked the MBTA’s partners in state, municipal, and local government, as well as the dedicated workforce of the T, for their preparation in making special summer events possible.

“We’re proud to provide extra service this Fourth of July to help the public celebrate safely this summer,” he said.

The full schedule for the long weekend is available online at MBTA.com/holidays.