Can you pay with your phone on MBTA?


Can you pay with your phone on MBTA? Tap and board at any door with a fare card, smartphone, or contactless credit card. Reload using cash or credit card at vending machines at all stations and some bus stops.


How do I pay for train with my iPhone?

Pay for transit using iPhone
  1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap. , then tap Transit Card.
  3. Choose a transit card in the list, or search by location or card name.


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.


How do I pay for MBTA Boston?

Most machines accept cash, major credit/debit cards, and EBT cards. Some machines only accept credit/debit/EBT cards and are marked to indicate that they don't accept cash. At fare vending machines, you can add cash value or 1-day, 7-day, or monthly passes to a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.


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?


Does MBTA accept Apple Pay?

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail and ferry customers can purchase fares using Apple Pay on the MBTA mTicket app. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail and ferry customers can purchase fares using Apple Pay on the MBTA mTicket app.


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.


Does the MBTA take credit card?

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.


Can Apple Pay be used for transport?

You can use your iPhone to pay for your fare with a payment card in Apple Pay or a transit card stored in the Wallet app .


What is the best app for using the T in Boston?

Boston's subway system “The T” is the quickest way to get around the city and the Boston 'T' app is the best guide to using it. The Boston 'T' app includes the official MBTA subway map, train times for every station and a route planner to help you get around the city.


Does the Boston MBTA have an app?

There are a variety of smartphone apps to help you plan trips on the MBTA, buy Commuter Rail tickets, pay for parking, and report safety concerns to the Transit Police. All MBTA apps are available for free from Google Play and the Apple App Store.


Can two people use the same CharlieCard Boston?

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.


Can ticket inspectors check Apple Pay?

TfL ticket inspectors are able to verify payments made using Apple Pay, despite reports claiming there was no way to confirm if people were using the technology to fare-dodge.


Is the MBTA free in Boston?

Children age 11 and under ride the MBTA for free. Groups including 10 or more children (regardless of the number of chaperones), must register their travel using the field trip form. People who are legally blind, as well as an accompanying guide, ride the MBTA for free with a Blind Access CharlieCard.


Can you pay for train with Apple Pay?

You can use your iPhone to pay for your fare with a payment card in Apple Pay or a transit card stored in the Wallet app .


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.


Does Boston MBTA have Apple Pay?

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail and ferry customers can purchase fares using Apple Pay on the MBTA mTicket app. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail and ferry customers can purchase fares using Apple Pay on the MBTA mTicket app.


Is MBTA free from airport?

Massport Shuttle is always free, and the Silver Line is free from Logan Airport. You'll need to buy a ticket or pass to make a connection to the bus, train, or ferry.