![]() ![]() The $2.6 billion casino and 671-room hotel - the largest private construction project in state history - had been encouraging its patrons not to drive, asking people instead to take the MBTA, Encore-run shuttle buses or ride-sharing services.įears of widespread traffic problems in the area have not yet emerged, as many patrons opted not to drive while the parking fees were in effect. ![]() “After a very successful weekday introduction, we are pleased to now offer free self-parking seven days a week to show how thankful we are to be Greater Boston’s hometown casino.”Īfter briefly offering free parking following the June opening of the massive gold-hued hotel and casino, Encore had been charging $22 for six hours and $42 for 24 hours for its almost 3,000 parking spots. “Free self-parking is an amenity that is highly appreciated by all of our guests,” Encore president Bob DeSalvio said in the statement announcing the change that took effect Friday. ![]() Encore Boston Harbor is now offering thousands of free parking spaces to gamblers - after the casino outraged working stiffs, buying up hundreds of commuter garage spots for the resort’s staff, while insisting alternative modes of transportation would keep casino traffic low. ![]()
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