It's a designed as an easier way to get though the fare gates at MBTA stations. "I use my phone to pay," one T rider told us. "It works great. It's really convenient." Stream NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are. The long-awaited tap-to-pay technology was rolled out in August 2024. In just the first five months, the T said it hit 10 million taps. Riders can pay with a physical credit or debit card or with their phone's digital wallet.