Why is a Charlie Card called a Charlie Card?

It is named after a fictional character in the folk song “M.T.A.”, often called “Charlie on the MTA”, which concerns a man forever trapped on the Boston subway system – then known as the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) – because he cannot pay the 5-cent surcharge required to leave the train.

How do I put money on my Charlie Card?

Thanks to our new online services, reloading your CharlieCard is easy. Take it out of your wallet and get ready to add a pass and/or up to $50 in stored value. Please Note: To receive your CharlieCard purchase(s) tap your CharlieCard at a Fare Vending Machine or a subway Fare Gate after 5:00 AM tomorrow.

Can two people share a CharlieCard?

3. Re: Charlie card for multiple users? As long as you are paying with stored value on the card, you can share the card between however many people you want. However, if you load a monthly, weekly, or daily unlimited pass onto the card, it will only work for one person.

Can you put money on a CharlieCard online?

You can load stored value onto your CharlieCard online on the MyCharlie site. How do I reset my CharlieCard password? Call 888-844-0355 for CharlieCard Support. Hours are 7 AM – 8 PM Monday – Friday and 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday – Sunday.

How much money can I put on a CharlieCard?

You can add a monthly pass or up to $50 in stored value (per transaction) to your existing CharlieCard, valid for use on subway, bus, and Silver Line buses.

How do you pay for the T in Boston?

You can buy 1-day, 7-day, cash value, and monthly passes at fare vending machines. They are located at all subway stations. Fare vending machines accept credit, debit, and cash payments. Tickets and passes are available at retail stores throughout the region.

How do you use the T in Boston?

To ride the T, you need to purchase a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket. These can be purchased at most subway stations at vending machines and at select convenience stores. The basic fare is $2.90 with a CharlieTicket or $2.40 if you have a Charlie Card. Kids 11 years and younger ride free!

Can you use a Charlie Ticket over a Charlie Card?

CharlieCard therefore saves you money. No reason to use a Charlie Ticket over Charlie Card. The only thing is, the automatic kiosks only dispense CharlieTickets. CharlieCards can only be gotten at select kiosks or through asking MBTA employees, as most locals already have them.

How much is a Charlie bus ticket in Boston?

– Charlie Ticket- $2.00 per ride (add as much value to the card as needed) Charlie Tickets are available at all the T stops -Charlie Card – $1.70 per ride (free local bus and you can also add as much value to the card) must ask a customer service representative at the station, purchase cards online,available…

How much is a Charlie Card for the subway?

Charlie Ticket (flimsy little thing you stick into the machine to read the magnetic stripe) price is $2 for entrance to the subways. Charlie Card (like a credit or hotel card) is $1.70 for entrance to the subway. CharlieCard therefore saves you money.

Can you combine 5 Charlie Cards into one fare?

You can combine the cash value on 5 or more CharlieCards and/or CharlieTickets onto a single card using our mail-in process. Can I use my EBT card to pay my fare?