Great city, Boston. They managed to kick out the Brits in the late 18th century and have never looked back since. It's a place where seniors get a good deal - and non better than on the trains and buses.
If you're over 65 then the Seniors Charlie Card is a must. It's not a joke - just a sensible way of giving us a chance to get around without worrying about what ticket to get and how to operate the machines. This way it's simple - you get the card free and add money when necessary. The trips are just 60 cents for a train ride and 40 cents on the buses.
But the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority don't make it easy to get a Senior Charlie Card. There are only two places where you can apply and get a card straightaway and one of those is in the centre of the City - at Downtown Crossing on the Red Line.
"Go to the black door at the end of the platform". I followed the instruction and stepped inside the world of Charlie Card. This was it - and it was all so simple. They wanted ID of course; a passport or anything with your date and picture on it will do. You pose for a photograph and the plastic Charlie Card is handed over.
That's not all. It is valid for FIVE years so in my case that means 23rd September 2014. But I'm a little worried because it also says - EXPIRES. Does that mean me or the card?
Tuesday 29 September 2009
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