Reduced Fares
Note: Children aged 11 years and under and persons who are blind or visually impaired ride all MBTA services for free.
Seniors
Bus, Subway, and Ferry
Seniors must have a Senior CharlieCard in order to receive the reduced fare on the bus, subway, or ferry. Senior CharlieCards can be requested at the CharlieCard Store located in Downtown Crossing (view details) or at a Senior CharlieCard Event (see upcoming events).
Senior CharlieCard
Commuter Rail
Seniors Requesting a reduced fare on the commuter rail can provide proof of eligibility with either a Senior CharlieCard or a valid government-issued ID (for instance, a driver's license) that states they are 65 or older.
For staff at Councils on Aging and Senior Centers in the Boston area: You can conduct your own Senior CharlieCard event if you have 15 or more seniors who would like to apply for Senior CharlieCards.
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with disabilities may receive reduced fares on MBTA services with a Transportation Access Pass (TAP).
Bus, Subway, and Ferry
Persons with disabilities must have an MBTA-issued TAP card to receive reduced fares on the bus, subway, or ferry. Transportation Access Passes can be requested with a completed TAP application at the CharlieCard Store located in Downtown Crossing (view details).
Transportation Access Pass
Commuter Rail
Persons with disabilities can receive reduced fares on the commuter rail by presenting an MBTA-issued TAP card or a TAP card from a Massachusetts or Rhode Island regional transit authority (RTA).
| Transportation Access Pass Application | ||
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| Transportation Access Pass Application | TAP Application (Word) | |
| Transportation Access Pass Application | TAP Application (PDF) | |
Middle and High School Students
Middle and high school students are eligible for a reduced fare under certain circumstances.
College students do not benefit from reduced fares on the MBTA, but you may be eligible for a Semester Pass through your school. Contact your college administrator for more details.
Bus, Subway, and Ferry
Middle and high school students are eligible for reduced fares on the bus, subway, or ferry if their school issues them a Student CharlieCard (S-Card) or M7 Card. All Student cards expire on August 31 each year and are reissued by schools for the following year. Please direct all questions and concerns regarding lost, stolen, and/or replacement Student CharlieCards to your school administrator.
Student Charlie Card
Commuter Rail
Middle and high school students can receive reduced fares on the commuter rail by presenting an S-Card, M7 Card, or valid middle or high school ID.
If you're a Boston Public Schools student, learn how you can take the T to school.
School administrators can learn more by visiting the pass program website or by calling 617-222-5710.
Persons Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
People who are blind or visually impaired ride all MBTA services for free with a Blind Access CharlieCard, available at the CharlieCard Store (view details).
Guides accompanying blind or visually impaired customers will also ride for free.
In order to receive a Blind Access CharlieCard, you must have a valid, non-expired ID from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles and a recently dated certificate from the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. Out-of-state customers may bring documentation from their permanent state of residence to be reviewed for eligibility.
Youth Pass Program
The MBTA Youth Pass is a collaboration between the MBTA and partner cities. The Youth Pass program provides access to a reduced fare LinkPass to low-income young people between the ages of 12 and 25 who do not have access to the Student Pass program. Young people demonstrate eligibility once a year at city offices and receive a Youth Pass CharlieCard that allows them to purchase a reduced fare LinkPass.