By Gintautas Dumcius, Managing Editor July 26, 2021 Gintautas Dumcius, Managing Editor In Mattapan Square, Acting Mayor Kim Janey announces a three-month fare-free pilot program. Behind her are, from left to right: City Councillor Michelle Wu, City Councillor Ricardo Arroyo, state Rep. Russell Holmes and state Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley. (Photo: Gintautas Dumcius) Acting Mayor Kim Janey is hoping a free ride will give her a lift to the polls. Janey on Monday announced a three-month pilot program that eliminates fares on the Route 28 bus that connects the neighborhoods of Mattapan, Dorchester and Roxbury. The city is paying for the program with $500,000.