Boston's transit agency, the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority, has added an Apple Pay purchase option within the mTicket mobile app commuters can use to commuter rail and ferry tickets, according to a press release.

"Boston's MBTA was the world’s first deployment of our Justride platform and the first mobile ticketing deployment for an agency in the United States — giving riders an easy and convenient way to buy tickets — anywhere, anytime," Brian Zanghi, CEO of Masabim, said in the release. "The system has seen huge growth since its launch, and we have continued to innovate and evolve the product to improve the experience for riders. The addition of Apple Pay makes purchasing a ticket even easier, and we are delighted to be bringing the convenience to riders in Boston."

The MBTA and Masabi deployed the MBTA's mTicket app in 2012 with mTicket as the first mobile ticketing deployment for an agency in the U.S.

The MBTA said the addition of Apple Pay to mTicket is an example of the agency's commitment toward the goals of Automated Fare Collection 2.0, which include the use of digital wallets for security and convenience and more payment options for MBTA customers