MBTA Fare Transformation Program Advances With Approval of Amendment
Under the phased approach and in the short term, Fare Transformation will result in improvements that include:
•The ability to pay for a trip on all Zone 1A stations on the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line with a CharlieCard;
•Deploying fare vending machines that dispense CharlieCards;
•All-door boarding on MBTA buses and surface stops along the Green Line;
“Under this program reset, we’ll be able to deliver one system that can be used across all modes that meets the needs of our customers today, and has the ability to adapt to future needs,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “Especially in light of recent changes to daily life caused by COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to move toward a dynamic system with contactless options that can withstand major changes to conditions that would otherwise undermine a legacy system of fare collection.”
http://eastietimes.com/2020/04/29/mbta-fare-transformation-program-advances-with-approval-of-amendment/
