Do you need a Charlie Card to ride the T?
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Do you need a Charlie Card to ride the T?
CharlieCards are available at select MBTA subway stations. If you don’t have a CharlieCard, you can also pay your fare with: CharlieTicket, a paper ticket that can be loaded with subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and ferry tickets or passes.
Can I load my Charlie Card online?
You can load stored value onto your CharlieCard online on the MyCharlie site. How do I reset my CharlieCard password? Call for CharlieCard Support. Hours are 7 AM – 8 PM Monday – Friday and 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday – Sunday.
Why is it called a Charlie Card?
The CharlieCard is named after a fictional character in the folk song “M.T.A.”, often called “Charlie on the MTA”, which concerns a man forever trapped on the Boston subway system – then known as the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) – because he cannot pay the 5-cent surcharge required to leave the train.
Can I pay cash on MBTA bus?
You can pay your fare in cash onboard all MBTA buses. You can also add up to $20 in cash value to a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket at onboard fare boxes.
Can I use my debit card on the bus?
You can now use a credit or debit card to pay for your ticket on buses using contactless. Instead of paying with cash, you can pay contactless by placing your card or device on the yellow contactless reader.
How much is monthly MBTA pass?
Bus and Subway Fares
| Pass Type | Until June 30, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Type | Monthly Local Bus | $55.00 |
| Pass Type | Monthly LinkPass | $90.00 |
| Pass Type | 1-Day LinkPass | $12.75 |
| Pass Type | 7-Day LinkPass | $22.50 |
How much does a monthly T pass cost?
CharlieCard weekly pass: Unlimited rides, $22.50/week or $90/month (assumes 4-week month, though would be more than this if used weekly passes for a 30- or 31-day month) CharlieCard monthly pass: Unlimited rides, $90/month.
Where can I buy a monthly MBTA pass?
One-way, round trip, and monthly Commuter Rail passes up to Zone 8* are available at fare vending machines, which are located at all subway stations and the Lynn and Worcester/Union Commuter Rail stations. Most machines accept cash, major credit/debit cards, and EBT cards.
How do I put money on my Charlie Card?
How do I add stored value onto my Charlie Card? – Stored value can be added on the bus at the farebox. Let the driver know that you intend to add money to your card so they can set the farebox properly, tap your card, insert the money, and tap your card again to pay for the ride you are taking then.
Where can I load my Charlie Card?
You can also pay in cash or add cash value to a CharlieCard at onboard fare boxes, or use your EBT card to load value or passes onto a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket at fare vending machines, the CharlieCard Store, or MTBA retail sales locations that accept EBT cards.
How much are monthly MBTA passes?
How do I get a senior MBTA pass?
Where to buy/reload a TAP card
- Online at taptogo.net.
- By phone 866.TAPTOGO ( )
- At over 450 TAP Vendor Locations.
- At TAP Vending Machines located at all Metro Rail, Silver Line and Orange Line stations.
How much is a monthly Charlie Card?
CharlieCard monthly pass: Unlimited rides, $90.00/month.
Can I buy a Charlie card at Star Market?
They almost always have a truck parked near the station where you can buy a preloaded Charlie Card for $5. Bam. Now you have one. Might be a bit of a trip for you but the Star Market at Porter Square has them.
How do I get a student Charlie Card?
To receive a Student CharlieCard, your middle or high school must be enrolled in the Student Pass Program. Homeschooled students can request a Student CharlieCard by completing our order form. College students are not eligible for the Student Pass Program, though they can use the Semester Pass Program.
When did the MBTA stop using tokens?
July 21
How much is a senior Charlie Card?
In addition, seniors can purchase a monthly pass, (good for unlimited travel on local buses and subways), for $30. No discounts apply to express bus passes, commuter rail passes, or boat passes.
How much is the MBTA train fare?
A one-way ticket costs between $2.40 – $13.25. Round trip, 10-ride, and monthly passes are also available. Reduced fares are available for eligible riders.
How do I get a senior Charlie Card?
People 65 and older are eligible for reduced MBTA fares with a Senior CharlieCard….Schedule an Appointment
- You’ll need to present a valid (non-expired), government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or state ID) for proof of age.
- You’ll be able to fill out an application and have your photo taken.
