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Fares and Adding Funds to Your Account

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Your fare for The RIDE is determined by the location of your destination and if you make changes to your reservation. Keep in mind, if you travel with a guest their fare will be deducted from your RIDE account. Personal care attendants (PCAs) travel free.

Your fare will be confirmed when scheduling your trip.

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ADA Ride One-Way

$3.35

Full fare

$1.70

With senior or income-eligible reduced fare card

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Premium Ride One-Way

$5.60

Full fare

$2.80

With senior or income-eligible reduced fare card

You may pay a Premium non-ADA fare if:

  • You change your reservation after 5 PM for service the next day
  • The trip origin and/or destination is greater than 3/4 miles from MBTA bus or subway service

Reduced Fares on The RIDE

Riders enrolled in the senior or income-eligible reduced fare programs can receive discounts on RIDE trips.

Learn more about reduced fares

The RIDE Guide

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Download a PDF version of the important information that explains how to get started with The RIDE.

Reduced RIDE Fares

If you're enrolled in the senior or income-eligible reduced fare program, you can receive discounts on any trip with The RIDE.

First, you’ll need to link your reduced fare CharlieCard to your RIDE account.

If you’re applying for a new Senior CharlieCard, you’ll be able to link it to your RIDE account as part of the application process.

You can then continue to add funds to your RIDE account as you normally would, and your discount will be automatically applied when you book a trip.

Note: You do not need your reduced fare card to pay your RIDE fare—it is only used to validate your reduced fare program enrollment when you first link your account.

Add Funds to Your RIDE Account

Please note that in order to book trips you must have active eligibility and sufficient funds in your RIDE account.

Check Your RIDE Account Balance

Book Your Trip Online

You can view, book, and cancel your trips online anytime.

You can also call TRAC at 844-427-7433 to book your trip.

Reduced Fares on The RIDE

Riders enrolled in the senior or income-eligible reduced fare programs can receive discounts on RIDE trips.

Learn more about reduced fares

The RIDE Guide

customer boarding the ride with lift

Download a PDF version of the important information that explains how to get started with The RIDE.

Book Your Trip Online

You can view, book, and cancel your trips online anytime.

You can also call TRAC at 844-427-7433 to book your trip.