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We Tried the New CharlieCard. Here’s What to Know
The new CharlieCard provides several benefits, but riders should also be aware of the military vendor that's operating the new system.
December 15, 2025
You Could Be An ‘Early Adopter’ for the T’s New Tap-to-Pay Fare Readers – Here’s How
The MBTA is recruiting "early adopters" who can help it soft-launch its new contactless card readers on buses and subways before the system has its official launch on August 1st.
July 18, 2024
MBTA’s New ‘Tap-to-Pay’ Fare Readers Go Live Today
This article is an edited version of an MBTA press release.
July 9, 2024
MBTA Proposes More Tweaks to Long-Delayed ‘Fare Transformation’ Initiative
Cubic, the vendor that's supposed to deliver the T's new fare system, is having trouble with similar systems in California and New York.
May 23, 2024
The T’s ‘Fare Transformation’ Project Is Transforming Into A Boondoggle
“There are a thousand things that need to fixed and the fare collection system is not one of them.”
March 28, 2023