MBTA Pushcart Program

 

The MBTA has pushcart vending opportunities throughout the transit system. The MBTA provides space for the pushcarts, and where available, access to electricity. The pushcart, and all other supplies, must be provided by the business owner. Vending opportunities are limited to locations approved by MBTA Transit Police, Safety and Operations departments.

Obtaining a license to operate a pushcart is available by application only. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will receive a location. If approved for operating a pushcart, you will be issued a one (1) year license, which is renewable after the first year. If you are interested in pursuing a license to operate a pushcart business on MBTA property, please follow the steps listed below.

STEP 1. Call Donna Hill, MBTA Property Coordinator, at 617-222-3428, to schedule an appointment to discuss submitting an application. She is available by appointment only at Transit Realty Associates, LLC, 77 Franklin Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02110. Please bring a government-issued photo identification to your appointment, such as a driver’s license, military identification card, passport or green card.

STEP 2. Complete and submit the following: MBTA Pushcart Program Application as well as an MBTA Access Privilege Application for each proposed employee. The approval process can take up to 30 business days. You will be promptly notified of the results of your request.

Pushcart Program Application (PDF)

Pushcart Program Application Directions (PDF)

Pushcart License for Transit Stations (PDF) (SAMPLE)

Pushcart Program for Railroad Stations (PDF) (SAMPLE)

MBTA Access Privilege Application Form (PDF)

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the application and license documents.

STEP 3. If your application is approved, you will be notified by Donna Hill and she will schedule an appointment to finalize your license agreement and obtain your MBTA photo identification cards for you and your employees.