Why do we still use CharlieCards? MBTA GM hints at phone pay system
Why does Boston still use CharlieCards when other cities, like New York, are using phone tap-ins to ride the subway?
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Why does Boston still use CharlieCards when other cities, like New York, are using phone tap-ins to ride the subway?
Currently there are 191 slow zones for a variety of safety reasons that will be repaired over the next 14 months.
The MBTA has a total of 191 total slow zones right now. They hope to remove 39 before end of this year and the rest in 2024.
First responders performed realistic looking training exercises along the Orange Line tracks on Sunday.
Fans headed to Bruins and Celtics games may not want to count on the Orange Line for several nights in November as the MBTA performs work.
The MBTA tells WBZ that the contractors are cooperating with fixing the incorrect rail.
Two employees with senior roles on the project are no longer employed at the MBTA.
Governor Maura Healey called the defects in the Green Line Extension track "unacceptable" and said contractors will have to pay to make the repairs.
The MBTA says a large portion of tracks on the Green Line Extension needs to be fixed because they are too narrow.
MBTA Red Line riders are due to experience service disruptions as a portion of the line closes for 16 days.
Construction work on the Squires Bridge in Somerville was completed ahead of schedule.
The Green Line Extension project has been open less than a year, and already the MBTA is slowing down trains due to defects in the tracks.
The MBTA says it's looking into two close calls involving workers and Red Line trains this month.
Two new reports released Thursday shed some light into systemic failures at the MBTA.
If you've felt your ride on the MBTA getting slower in recent weeks, you're probably right.
The announcement comes at a time when the Red Line is experiencing the worst of the slow zones the MBTA put in place last year.
The MBTA is shutting down part of the Red Line for 16 days in October for track work.
In a statement, Ester called his departure "bittersweet." It comes after several safety incidents on the MBTA.
Union workers and the MBTA have agreed on a new labor deal. The move aims to help fill open jobs in an ever fluid workforce.
The MBTA has shut down part of the Green Line for the next 12 days for repairs.
Monday marks the start of a two-week closure of the B branch of the MBTA Green Line.
A small fire underneath a Red Line train caused delays Thursday morning.
The MBTA is warning riders about new disruptions for the month of July.
Orange Line service has resumed between North Station and Back Bay after a track fire near Tufts Medical Center.
Someone shot at a bus driver with an air soft gun in front of the Mattapan Library.
A Massachusetts State Police Trooper has been suspended without pay and is facing criminal charges.
After a surprising amount of snow in Boston last week, many sidewalks were not cleared and have become slippery.
People traveling by train in the northeast faced challenges in the days leading up to Christmas.
More than 400 strangers became friends – and choirmates – inside the Armory in Somerville Saturday night.
Frigid temperatures in Massachusetts have left some homeowners scrambling for repairs before Christmas.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? More snow is in the forecast for the Boston area.
A Massachusetts State Police Trooper has been suspended without pay and is facing criminal charges.
If you're missing an Amazon delivery, it may have been on the side of the road after police in Massachusetts found nearly 80 abandoned packages on Sunday.
After a surprising amount of snow in Boston last week, many sidewalks were not cleared and have become slippery.
Frigid temperatures in Massachusetts have left some homeowners scrambling for repairs before Christmas.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
In a year-end interview with WBZ-TV, Gov. Maura Healey had a message for the handful of Massachusetts communities that designate themselves as "sanctuary" cities for immigrants: "We are not a sanctuary state."
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has a fumbling issue. Again.
The Boston Red Sox have added another veteran arm to their rotation, signing two-time World Series champion Walker Buehler to a one-year contract.
The New England Patriots lost again on Sunday despite putting up a good fight in Buffalo, and currently own the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft with two weeks remaining in the season.
New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye is well aware of all the outside noise regarding head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, and called it "B.S." after Sunday's loss to the Bills.
For the first 30 minutes of Sunday's frozen football game in Buffalo, the New England Patriots looked like a functional NFL team.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.