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Customers parking in MBTA-owned and operated lots with existing cash "honor boxes" can pay for parking online or via phone while in their cars or once they board a train, bus, or commuter boat. [79] [80] As of February 2014, the MBTA switched from ParkMobile to PayByPhone as its provider for mobile parking payments by smartphone. [75]
Pay-by-phone parking is a system of paying for car parking via a mobile app or mobile network operator. It is an alternative to the traditional ways to pay for parking of parking meter or pay and display machines. SMS pay-by-phone parking was first introduced by Vipnet. [1]
On September 18, 2008, two 150-bike parking cages were made available at the Alewife station, next to the MBTA parking garage. Since then, a number of MBTA stations have been provided with secure, monitored bicycle parking cages. Previously, access to these cages required a free special Bike CharlieCard.
"Starting in summer 2024, you’ll be able to pay by tapping your contactless debit/credit card, phone, or watch with a mobile wallet—making it easier for you to get going," the MBTA said. Where ...
Unlike most MBTA stations, credit cards and even E-ZPass transponders are accepted for payment of parking fees. [14] [15] The station area and platforms are owned by Amtrak, but the MBTA owns the parking garage and tracks. [1]
Pay-by-plate systems often provide the ability of purchasing parking time by phone. This means that drivers can extend their parking session remotely without needing to return to the payment machine. Moreover, pay-by-plate machines typically accept different forms of payment, including coins, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC for smartphone ...
The initial product served only zone (on-demand) parkers and payment for the parking spot was made via a phone call through an IVR system. [4] In 2009, the ParkMobile app was released and the product launched in its first city, Grand Rapids, Michigan. [5] Parking payments have since been accepted through a user's account by connecting a credit ...
In late 2015, the MBTA added 24 parking spaces off Grimes Lane as an interim measure. [23] In April 2017, the MBTA announced $1.5 million in funding to expand parking at the station, with between 43 and 109 additional spaces. [24] As of August 2019, the MBTA planned for an increase of 60 spaces. [25]