
Short Intro to Boston Subway Fares & Passes and Transit Safety Tips
Boston is the proud legacy bearer of one of the first mass transport system in entire United States. The Boston Subway is an integral part of the transport system of Massachusetts. The subways were made open to public in the year 1897. It reduced the congestion of traffic on road. The entire transit system is referred to as T by the local residents and it includes the Orange, Red, Blue and Green Lines.
Little bit of history on MBTA
http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/history/
MBTA on Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts_Bay_Transportation_Authority#Subways_and_elevated_railways
The fare for traveling through Boston subway is quite low. Passes are also available which may save you some money. The Charlie Card priced at $1.70 can enable you to travel free on local bus and discount travel on Express Bus. Charlie Ticket or Cash-on-Board is priced at $2. You can get the Monthly Link Pass for $59 a month. You will be entitled to unlimited travel on local bus and subway.
Fares and passes for Boston Subway
http://www.mbta.com/fares_and_passes/subway/
Daily and weekly passes are also available at $9 per day and $15 per week. You will get unlimited travel benefit on subway. Senior and disabled passes can be obtained for $20 a month. Unlimited travel is allowed on subway. Children under 11 years can travel free and students can get passes for unlimited travel $20 per month and pay $.85 per ride.
While traveling, do follow these safety tips. Do not listen to music while traveling and be attentive to your surroundings. Keep your wallets in secure places. Use the intercom inside the train if you are in any trouble and travel close to the operator during off hours. Avoid standing at isolated bus stands.
Avoid buying Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (MBTA) passes from road sellers. You are not allowed to smoke when inside any vehicle. Beware of pickpockets and avoid crowded gates. Go through the Federal Trade Commission website to avoid identity theft.
Transit Safety Tips
http://www.mbta.com/safety/safety_tips/

