MBTA-Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority

Address

10 Park Plaza
Suite 5610
Boston, MA 02116

(617) 722-3200

http://www.mbta.com

Description:

Commuter rail, subway, buses, ferry, The RIDE disability transportation throughout Massachusetts. Commuter Rail Providence/Stoughton Line stops in several locations in RI including Wickford Junction, TF Green Airport, and Providence Station.

Description

Commuter rail, subway, buses, ferry, The RIDE disability transportation throughout Massachusetts. Commuter Rail Providence/Stoughton Line stops in several locations in RI including Wickford Junction, TF Green Airport, and Providence Station.

Hours

Customer Support: Mon-Fri 6:30AM-8:00PM, Sat-Sun 8:00AM-4:00PM

Eligibility

RIDE- People who have a disability that prevents them from using MBTA buses, subways, or trolleys all or some of the time are eligible for The RIDE. People who are blind or have low vision, as well as an accompanying guide, ride all MBTA services for free with a Blind Access CharlieCard. Seniors, people with disabilities, middle/high school students, and young adults (18-25) enrolled in a GED or job training program are eligible for reduced fare.

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

RIDE account- Must have in person interview at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, to determine eligibility. Schedule trips 1-7 days in advance; add funds to account online, over the phone, in person, or by mail. CharlieCard/CharlieTicket (Bus, Subway, Commuter Rail, Ferry)- purchase online, at fare vending machines (located at all subway stops and Lynn and Worchester/Union Commuter Rail stations), onboard, or certain retail stores. Buses and Commuter rail will also accept payment in cash. mTicket- (Commuter Rail, Ferry)-purchase on the mTicket app, online, at fare vending machines (located at subway stops and Lynn and Worchester/Union Commuter Rail stations), onboard, or certain retail stores.

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    617-222-2828
    Name:
    Accessibility Hotline
    Number:
    800-392-6100
    Name:
    Toll Free
    Number:
    617-222-1212
    Name:
    Transit Police Emergency
    Number:
    617-222-1200
    Name:
    Transit Police TTY
    Number:
    617-222-5146
    Name:
    TTY
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    General Information

    Hours:

    Customer Support: Mon-Fri 6:30AM-8:00PM, Sat-Sun 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Intake Process:

    RIDE account- Must have in person interview at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, to determine eligibility. Schedule trips 1-7 days in advance; add funds to account online, over the phone, in person, or by mail.
    CharlieCard/CharlieTicket (Bus, Subway, Commuter Rail, Ferry)- purchase online, at fare vending machines (located at all subway stops and Lynn and Worchester/Union Commuter Rail stations), onboard, or certain retail stores. Buses and Commuter rail will also accept payment in cash.
    mTicket- (Commuter Rail, Ferry)-purchase on the mTicket app, online, at fare vending machines (located at subway stops and Lynn and Worchester/Union Commuter Rail stations), onboard, or certain retail stores.

    Program Fees:

    Varies

    Eligibility:

    RIDE- People who have a disability that prevents them from using MBTA buses, subways, or trolleys all or some of the time are eligible for The RIDE.
    People who are blind or have low vision, as well as an accompanying guide, ride all MBTA services for free with a Blind Access CharlieCard.
    Seniors, people with disabilities, middle/high school students, and young adults (18-25) enrolled in a GED or job training program are eligible for reduced fare.

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    March 23, 2022

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    Commuter rail, subway, buses, ferry, The RIDE disability transportation throughout Massachusetts. Commuter Rail Providence/Stoughton Line stops in several locations in RI including Wickford Junction, TF Green Airport, and Providence Station.

    Hours

    Customer Support: Mon-Fri 6:30AM-8:00PM, Sat-Sun 8:00AM-4:00PM

    Eligibility

    RIDE- People who have a disability that prevents them from using MBTA buses, subways, or trolleys all or some of the time are eligible for The RIDE. People who are blind or have low vision, as well as an accompanying guide, ride all MBTA services for free with a Blind Access CharlieCard. Seniors, people with disabilities, middle/high school students, and young adults (18-25) enrolled in a GED or job training program are eligible for reduced fare.

    Fees

    Varies

    Intake Procedure

    RIDE account- Must have in person interview at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, to determine eligibility. Schedule trips 1-7 days in advance; add funds to account online, over the phone, in person, or by mail. CharlieCard/CharlieTicket (Bus, Subway, Commuter Rail, Ferry)- purchase online, at fare vending machines (located at all subway stops and Lynn and Worchester/Union Commuter Rail stations), onboard, or certain retail stores. Buses and Commuter rail will also accept payment in cash. mTicket- (Commuter Rail, Ferry)-purchase on the mTicket app, online, at fare vending machines (located at subway stops and Lynn and Worchester/Union Commuter Rail stations), onboard, or certain retail stores.

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      617-222-2828
      Name:
      Accessibility Hotline
      Number:
      800-392-6100
      Name:
      Toll Free
      Number:
      617-222-1212
      Name:
      Transit Police Emergency
      Number:
      617-222-1200
      Name:
      Transit Police TTY
      Number:
      617-222-5146
      Name:
      TTY
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-8400.6400) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Mailing

      10 Park Plaza
      Suite 5610
      Boston, MA 02116

      Physical (Primary)

      10 Park Plaza
      Suite 5610
      Boston, MA 02116

      Contacts

      Joseph Aiello

      Primary Contact

      Chair of the Board

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (617) 722-3200

      Accessibility Hotline

      (617) 222-2828

      Toll Free

      (800) 392-6100

      Transit Police Emergency

      (617) 222-1212

      Transit Police TTY

      (617) 222-1200

      TTY

      (617) 222-5146

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