You can now use your phone to pay for a subway ride in Boston
The MBTA finally launched it's "tap to pay" system for subway rides in Boston Thursday. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
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The MBTA finally launched it's "tap to pay" system for subway rides in Boston Thursday. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
A long-awaited upgrade is coming to the MBTA, as the "Tap to Pay" system is coming to buses and subways in the Boston area Thursday.
The MBTA said the shutdown is needed so crews can install new rail and remove speed restrictions. Shuttle buses will replace trains.
The MBTA announced on Thursday that it will suspend service on the Red Line's Braintree branch for 24 days in September.
The MBTA announced on Thursday that it will suspend service on the Red Line's Braintree branch for 24 days in September.
The MBTA said the shutdown is needed for track repairs. Shuttle buses will replace trains and Blue Bikes will be free.
Steward Health Care, which owns several hospitals in Massachusetts, is now being investigated by federal prosecutors. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben has that and other top stories in Boston.
The United Kingdom is famous for its tea drinking, but now you can catch one of their diplomats sharing a bit of tea on the T.
British Consul General Peter Abbott is connecting with Bostonians by sipping tea on the MBTA. WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
The MBTA says its new contactless pay system will be ready in August to be used on buses, the Green Line, the Mattapan Line trolleys and at subway fare gates.
A derailment on the Red Line early Tuesday morning forced the MBTA to bring out shuttle buses for several angry and frustrated commuters.
Riders on the T will be able to tap-to-pay with a credit card, smartphone or a smartwatch.
A derailment on the Red Line early Tuesday morning forced the MBTA to bring out shuttle buses for several angry and frustrated commuters.
There were delays on the Red Line on Tuesday.
Service is suspended so the MBTA can make repairs. Shuttle buses are available for stops in between the closed stations.
The project will connect the south coast of Massachusetts to Boston by rail for the first time in 70 years.
Pieces of a Worcester bridge fell Friday causing traffic delays and concern for bridge maintenance. WBZ's Paula Ebben has this and more top stories -- Alyssa Andrews has your latest weather forecast.
When it opens, the South Coast Rail project will connect the South Coast to Boston for the the first time in 70 years. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
This is a musical comedy loosely based on the Wizard of Oz. It's the story of the MBTA keeping three people in Boston from getting to their destinations.
The MBTA is adding more trips during the afternoon to fill previously open gaps.
Cambridge Police are investigating a shooting in Kendall Square that sent two people to the hospital. Chris Tanaka has Friday's top stories.
The new system allows MBTA bus and subway passengers to simply tap their phone or credit card to pay for rides.
The new system allows MBTA bus and subway passengers to simply tap their phone or credit card to pay for rides. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
The new system allows MBTA bus and subway passengers to simply tap their phone or credit card to pay for rides.
WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller is speaking with the executive director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association about state revenue collections and his concern about the cost of the migrant crisis.
A man wearing a mask walked into the store on Clarendon Street and pulled a knife on the only employee working.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
A three-year battle over a dog's life is now shifting to a Massachusetts courtroom.
A Chelmsford, Massachusetts firefighter is making significant progress in his recovery after a devastating fall, but an issue impacting his future pay and job, could complicate his path forward.
On Wednesday, Fidelity Investments announced plans to move its 80,000 global employees back to the office full-time starting this fall, including more than 6,000 employees in Boston.
A Chelmsford firefighter is making significant progress in his recovery after a devastating fall, but an issue is impacting his future pay and job.
On Wednesday, Fidelity Investments announced plans to move its 80,000 global employees back to the office full-time starting this fall, including more than 6,000 employees in Boston.
A man wearing a mask walked into the store on Clarendon Street and pulled a knife on the only employee working.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
A three-year battle over a dog's life is now shifting to a Massachusetts courtroom.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
The Red Sox will be without their ace for the immediate future as he deals with a shoulder injury.
Rob Gronkowski will be the next member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.
The Boston Bruins avoided elimination with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.