Income-Eligible Reduced Fare Program
The MBTA’s income-eligible program offers reduced fares across all modes for riders between the ages of 26-64 with low income. Riders will have to renew their enrollment in the program each year.
Applications will launch in summer 2024. Check back later for updates.
What is the income-eligible reduced fare program?
The program provides riders with an income-eligible reduced fare CharlieCard that can be loaded with:
- Cash value for roughly 50% reduced one-way fares
- $10 7-Day LinkPasses
- $30 monthly LinkPasses
Your card can also be used to purchase reduced one-way fares and monthly passes for Commuter Rail, ferry, and Express Bus.
Note: RIDE customers enrolled in the income-eligible or Senior reduced fare programs can receive discounts on ADA/standard and Premium trips.
Reduced Fares
Am I eligible?
You are income-eligible if you:
- Are a Massachusetts resident
- Have a government-issued ID
- Are between the ages of 26 and 64
- Are enrolled in one of the following assistance programs:
- Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled & Children (EAEDC)
- MassHealth CarePlus
- MassHealth Family Assistance
- MassHealth Limited
- MassHealth Standard
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)
Riders enrolled in one of the MBTA’s other reduced fares programs are not eligible for this program.
What if I don't qualify?
Some riders may be eligible for other MBTA reduced fares programs or may ride for free. Other reduced fares programs offer the same discounted prices on the bus, subway, Commuter Rail and ferry.
Use Your EBT Card to Pay Your Fare
Contact Us
You can sign up for updates to receive more information about eligibility and how to apply to the program.