CharlieCards Starting April 2015 All Commuter Rail Zones, along with Inner Express, Outer Express, and Commuter Boat Monthly Passes will be available on Charlie Cards. Travel valid only for month listed Smartcard technology replaces tickets Not replaceable if lost or stolen and not eligible for online registration On the Commuter Rail Show the back of your card to conductor. On Bus or Green Line Tap your card on the farebox target and get on board. On the Subway Tap your card on gate target, and it shall open.