Can two people use the same CharlieCard?

Can two people use the same CharlieCard? Can I pay for more than 1 person using the same CharlieCard or CharlieTicket? Yes, if you use stored value (pay as you go) on a CharlieCard. You can pay for up to 4 one-way fares at once using a single CharlieCard at the same station. You can also store 1 pass of any type on the same card.

How much money can you put on a CharlieCard?

Monthly passes are specific to the agency where you buy it. For example, you can have a monthly pass for the MVRTA and one for either the LRTA or MBTA. How much money can I add to my card? You can add up to $100 on a full fare Charlie Card or $40 on a ½ fare card.

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.

Can you buy MBTA ticket with cash?

You can pay your fare in cash onboard all MBTA buses.

Are drinks allowed on MBTA?

Please be considerate and avoid eating or drinking on MBTA vehicles and in stations,” the website states. But as Boston Globe editor Tim Logan noted, many MBTA stations sell food inside, encouraging passengers to flout the agency's own rules. Did you know that you're not allowed to eat or drink on the T?

Can I use my phone as a CharlieCard?

If you don't have a CharlieCard, you can also pay your fare with: 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.

Do Charlie cards use RFID?

These machines allow passengers to purchase tickets for the train, add money to an existing ticket or similarly refill a Charlie Card, a reusable T Card with an RFID chip inside for ease of use.

Can CharlieCard go negative?

CharlieCards would no longer be free, but would allow for one trip on a negative balance, and there would be 1,000 additional points of sale for fare media.

Why is MBTA so expensive?

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.

Can you punch a hole in a CharlieCard?

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.

Are transfers free in Boston?

Commuter Rail and Ferry Certain monthly Commuter Rail passes printed on a CharlieTicket include unlimited transfers to any mode. Single-ride Commuter Rail and ferry tickets generally do not include free transfers.