MBTA: ‘Technical issue’ with CharlieCards in stations has been resolved

BOSTON — The MBTA says a technical issue on Saturday that was preventing riders from adding amounts to CharlieCards at fare vending machines in stations has been resolved.

“The issue has been resolved & all fare vending machines are now functioning properly. We apologize for any inconvenience,” the MBTA tweeted at 4:47 p.m. Saturday.

Earlier Saturday afternoon, the T said there were issues with the service.

“We are experiencing a technical issue that is preventing riders from adding cash or credit/debit value to CharlieCards at Fare Vending Machines in stations. Please see station personnel for assistance,” the T said in a tweet at 1:50 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

We are experiencing a technical issue that is preventing riders from adding cash or credit/debit value to CharlieCards at Fare Vending Machines in stations. Please see station personnel for assistance.
— MBTA (@MBTA) May 13, 2023