Can riders simply show their CharlieCard or CharlieTicket to conductors?
Riders can simply show their CharlieCard or CharlieTicket to conductors to ride the Commuter Rail in Zones 1A, 1, and 2 on ALL Commuter Rail lines at no charge.
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CharlieTicket, a tappable ticket that can be loaded with subway, bus, Commuter Rail, and ferry tickets or passes. an Android and iPhone app for Commuter Rail and ferry tickets or passes. Cash at onboard fare boxes on buses and trolleys at street-level stops.
Credit and debit cards are accepted. You can purchase one-way, round trip, and monthly Commuter Rail passes for all zones at ticket booths at: North Station.
Lack of Funding: The MBTA relies heavily on state funding to operate, but funding has been inconsistent over the years. This has made it difficult for the MBTA to keep up with the maintenance and upgrades needed to keep the system running smoothly. Labor Costs: The cost of labor is a significant expense for the MBTA.
All Blind Access CharlieCards come with an embedded microchip. To keep yours working properly, handle it with care. To prevent damage to the card: Do not punch holes in the card.
Cards or Tickets Loaded with Cash Value. CharlieCards include up to two free or discounted transfers within two hours of the first tap. If you transfer to a mode that costs the same as or less than the previous mode, your transfer is free. If you transfer to a mode that costs more, you'll pay the fare difference.
With the new MBTA mTicket App for Commuter Rail and Ferry, you can securely purchase MBTA Commuter Rail and Ferry Single Ride, Round-Trip, and 10 Ride tickets in seconds. Purchasing a ticket is easy: select your trip & ticket type, enter your payment card information and your smartphone is your ticket!
Updated on-screen prompts at fare vending machines will help you purchase a tappable CharlieTicket or purchase/reload a CharlieCard. You can now pay using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay or contactless credit/debit cards. You can also use your credit/debit card, EBT card, or cash.