Car Free Day 2025
Car Free Day is celebrated annually on September 22. It draws attention to more sustainable transportation solutions by reducing car use in cities. Car Free Day encourages motorists around the world… Continue reading Car Free Day 2025
Rail Safety Week
Stay safe at railroad crossings. Know the blue and white signs! Rail Safety Week runs Sunday, 9/21 thru Saturday, 9/27. SEPTA is joining the national effort to raise awareness about… Continue reading Rail Safety Week
Ridership: August 2025
August 2025 brought an end to fifty-one consecutive months of year over year ridership growth (April 2021 – July 2025) as system-wide ridership decreased 2% from August 2024. Average daily ridership was 662,094 unlinked… Continue reading Ridership: August 2025
SEPTA to Restore Full Service & Implement Fare Increase on Sept. 14
PennDOT has Approved One-Time Use of Capital Funds for Daily Operations; Long-Term Funding Solution Still Needed
PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2025) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today approved SEPTA’s request for the one-time use of its state capital assistance to cover operations. As a result,… Continue reading SEPTA to Restore Full Service & Implement Fare Increase on Sept. 14
World Suicide Prevention Day
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. World Suicide Prevention Day is September… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Day
Moody’s Issues Negative Outlook for Authority’s Financial Health
PHILADELPHIA (September 3, 2025) – Moody’s Ratings on Wednesday, September 3, revised its outlook for SEPTA from stable to negative. Moody’s did not change any of its currently positive ratings for… Continue reading Moody’s Issues Negative Outlook for Authority’s Financial Health
Celebrate September with Perks!
SEPTA is more than just a ride. Your SEPTA Key card gets you discounts to businesses, restaurants, museums, and more all over Philadelphia and beyond! And September is more than… Continue reading Celebrate September with Perks!
SEPTA Working to Resolve Some Reported Fare Overcharges
Follows Last-Minute Changes to Reverse Planned Fare Increases Under Court Order
PHILADELPHIA (September 1, 2025) – SEPTA is aware that some customers today may have been incorrectly charged $2.90, instead of $2.50, when tapping Key Cards and other contactless payment devices… Continue reading SEPTA Working to Resolve Some Reported Fare Overcharges
SEPTA Provides Update on Service Cuts and Fare Increases
PHILADELPHIA (August 31, 2025) – SEPTA would like to advise customers that planned system-wide fare increases and Regional Rail service cuts will not go into effect this week as was… Continue reading SEPTA Provides Update on Service Cuts and Fare Increases
Restored Service To/From Schools
The City of Philadelphia announced a plan on August 28, 2025 to restore school transportation service using a portion of the existing $135 million transit subsidy in the City’s FY26… Continue reading Restored Service To/From Schools
SEPTA to Implement 21.5% Fare Increase & Regional Rail Service Cuts Effective Sept. 1 & 2
PHILADELPHIA (August 28, 2025) – Without the approval of new state funding, SEPTA is moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on September 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that… Continue reading SEPTA to Implement 21.5% Fare Increase & Regional Rail Service Cuts Effective Sept. 1 & 2
Back to School 2025
Safety and security is always our first priority but it takes on extra meaning with the start of school. We are entrusted with transporting more than 50,000 students to middle… Continue reading Back to School 2025