MBTA debuts contactless pay on August 1.
Riders on the T will be able to tap-to-pay with a credit card, smartphone or a smartwatch.
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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.
WBZ TV political analyst Jon Keller is speaking with the executive director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association about state revenue collections and how the state and towns need to find balance with the MBTA Communities Act.
The trains are available for the full lineup at concerts at Gillette this summer, including the Rolling Stones, Metallica, Pink and Kenny Chesney.
Two people are recovering after an MBTA Silver Line bus and an SUV collided on Stuart Street in Boston on Saturday.
An MBTA Silver Line bus and an SUV collided on Stuart Street.
MBTA General Manager Phil Eng gets high marks for improving the T's management and culture, but there's a lot of red ink that needs to be dealt with, says WBZ-TV's Jon Keller.
Many give Phil Eng high marks for changes he has made to the MBTA, but there is a budget shortfall looming. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
The East Boston ferry resumed service on April 1, and it is a welcome sight for many East Boston residents.
Starting Monday April 1, the East Boston Ferry will be back up and running.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A law designed to ease the housing crunch in Massachusetts is turning into a battle between the state and some communities.
A shooting in Brockton, Massachusetts is under investigation after a bullet pierced the outer wall of the Catholic Charities building and flew inside.
A fisherman who treaded water for hours several miles off the coast of Cape Cod was rescued after he was spotted by another fishing crew.
At Little Leaf Farms in Shirley, Massachusetts, lettuce is grown inside highly controlled greenhouses.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
A fisherman who treaded water for hours several miles off the coast of Cape Cod was rescued after he was spotted by another fishing crew.
Massachusetts voters will face a long list of ballot questions on the November 2026 ballot.
After two days, 12 total jurors have been selected out of a desired 18 for Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court.
The Massachusetts State Senate wants to increase the availability of affordable housing in the state by upzoning.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
There's a proposal in Cambridge to limit customers at bars and restaurants to one drink every 30 minutes.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Red Sox and Orioles will play a doubleheader on Wednesday after their Tuesday night came was postponed due to rain.
The Red Sox are approaching franchise history as they're on a 14-game winning streak, and their fans can't get enough of the action.
Caleb Durbin hit a tiebreaking homer over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles Monday for their 14th straight win.
The Boston Red Sox have now won 13 games in a row after completing a 4-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.
A seal pup was spotted hanging ten on a boogie board off the cost of Maine this Fourth of July.
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.