MBTA to Launch Contactless Fare Payment System This Summer
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will begin rolling out a new contactless fare collection system this summer after years of delays and budget increases. The Automated Fare Collection 2.0 system will allow payments via credit card or mobile wallets on bus and subway lines, with further expansions planned for 2025 and 2026. The project, initially estimated at $753 million, has seen costs rise to $926 million.
Topics:business#budget#contactless-payments#fare-collection#mbta#public-transportation#transportation
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