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We are Extending Charlie Card Buy Back Month!

Charlie Cardholders: Cash out your Charlie Card stored value!

BRTA is Fare Free through August 2027, so you won’t need to use your Charlie Card stored value.

Bring your Charlie Card to the main lobby at the BRTA Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) located at 1 Columbus Avenue in Pittsfield, MA any time during the following days and times. Cash out your unused Charlie Card stored value, get your money back, and we will recycle the plastic. Win win!

July Charlie Card Buy Back Month Schedule

Mondays 9:30am – 12:00pmWednesdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm
August 3rdAugust 5th
August 10thAugust 12th
August 17thAugust 19th
August 24th and 31stAugust 26th

Please note:

  • Expired Cards will not be refunded.
  • Any unreadable card must be sent to MBTA as we would be unable determine the value on the card.
  • Passes will not be refunded.

If you have questions:

  • Call BRTA Customer Service at 1-800-292-BRTA or 413-499-2782.
  • Visit us at the BRTA ITC, 1 Columbus Ave. Suite 201, Pittsfield, MA 01201 during the days and hours listed above. Bring your Charlie Card!