CharlieCard en · NOUN
Etymology
From Charlie + card, named after a fictional character in a folk song who cannot leave the Boston subway system because he cannot pay the five-cent surcharge required to leave the train.
Meanings
- A stored-value smart card used by passengers to pay their fares on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CharlieCards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
SmarTrip · Suica · SmartRider · Readycard · MBTA's official CharlieCard site · Octopus · Translink · MetroCard · Touch 'n Go · Multivia · Oyster card · CharlieTicket · EasyRider · EZ-Link · GTA Farecard