More MBTA bus drivers are finally on the streets—over 200 new hires since last summer—but Boston’s notorious traffic is eating up those gains. Even with a stronger workforce and expanded service on some routes, half of the new drivers are stuck just trying to keep up with longer travel times caused by congestion. Some bus lanes are blocked by parked cars or construction, making things worse. As the T gears up for more service upgrades in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan, the big question is: will these improvements actually help, or will traffic keep slowing us down? How’s your commute been lately? #Transportation #BostonTransit #MBTA