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.
