In order to pay a reduced senior fare on MBTA buses, trains, rapid transit, trackless trolleys, commuter rail, and commuter boat, you must obtain an MBTA Senior Citizen Photo ID Pass. All persons 65 and over are eligible for the Senior Pass. The MBTA Senior Pass entitles you to pay 25 cents on local buses and trackless trolleys, 35 cents on the subway and half of full fare on express and zoned buses, commuter rail and commuter boat. You can pick up a pass in person at the Office for Transportation Access (OTA) at Back Bay Station or order a pass by mail. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (closed on holidays). Call 617-222-5438, 617-222-5854 (TTY).
How to Obtain an MBTA Senior Citizen Pass
In person: Bring identification showing your date of birth and 50 cents to OTA/Back Bay. Acceptable forms of identification include: birth certificate, driver’s license, state identification card, passport, green card, citizenship papers, or a hospital card (if it shows date of birth). A Medicare Card is not a valid ID because it does not show your birthdate. Office staff will take your picture, type your data card and issue your completed pass while you wait. The pass shows your picture, name and address.
By mail: If you prefer to obtain a pass by mail simply click here (Adobe PDF file) for an information sheet on how to obtain a pass by mail. Simply follow the instructions and mail to:
MBTA Office for Transportation Access, Senior and Access Pass Program, Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116.
Please Allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing.
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