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From a press release by the Mass Commission for the Blind

People with disabilities and people who are legally blind
can now apply for free/reduced MBTA fares online.


BOSTON — Today the MBTA announced that, beginning September 19, 2022, eligible riders can now apply online for a new, renewal, or replacement TAP CharlieCard or Blind Access CharlieCard. People with disabilities (including low vision) and Medicare cardholders are eligible for reduced MBTA fares with a TAP CharlieCard and people who are legally blind are eligible for free MBTA fares with a Blind Access CharlieCard.

With the launch of
these two online applications,
https://login.constantcontact.com/login/
the MBTA now accepts online applications for the following free/reduced fare programs: Blind Access, TAP, Senior, and Youth Pass. Riders will still be able to apply in-person at the
CharlieCard Store
https://www.mbta.com/fares/charliecard-store
for Senior, Blind Access, and TAP as they do now (and can make online reservations to visit the CharlieCard Store), and can also visit the
MBTA Mobility Center
https://www.mbta.com/accessibility/mbta-mobility-center
for online application support. Riders seeking to apply for a TAP CharlieCard by mail or at the CharlieCard Store can download the updated application at mbta.com/transportation-access-pass.
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