Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Will be Coupled with Significant Service Cuts in Early 2025; Public Hearings at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Dec. 13
PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2024) – With no prospect of a statewide solution to help fund the everyday operating expenses of public transportation systems, SEPTA today announced a new fare increase… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Major Fare Increase Proposal for Jan. 1
New Data Shows Clearance Rate on Critical Incidents is 92%, Exceeding National Rates
PHILADELPHIA (October 24, 2024) – SEPTA had a 34% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first three quarters of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023,… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 34% Decrease in Serious Crimes Through Third Quarter of 2024
Extra trips from Fern Rock Station start at 6:08 p.m.; Contactless payment options are encouraged for seamless travel PHILADELPHIA (November 13, 2024) − SEPTA is ready for the Eagles game… Continue reading SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Thursday’s Eagles Game
Detour Improvements Part of Broader Effort to Improve Real-Time Information for Customers
PHILADELPHIA (October 29, 2024) – SEPTA has launched improvements to the way it displays bus detour information on its website, SEPTA.org, part of an array of improvements to its customer-facing… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Enhanced Detour Information on SEPTA.org
PHILADELPHIA (October 24, 2024) – Leslie Richards, who has led SEPTA through one of the most challenging periods in the transit agency’s history, announced today that she will step down… Continue reading Leslie Richards to Step Down as SEPTA GM & CEO
Proposal Would Eliminate Travel Wallet Discount on Buses, Subways & Trolleys, Increase Single-Trip Fares on Regional Rail
PHILADELPHIA (October 14, 2024) – SEPTA will hold public hearings this week regarding the proposed fare adjustments, as the Authority faces a $240 million annual budget deficit. The hearings are… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold Public Hearings Regarding Proposed Fare Adjustments
Partnership with Nation’s Leading Child Care Solutions Provider Supports Work-Life Balance
PHILADELPHIA (October 14, 2024) – SEPTA is excited to announce a partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s leading childcare solutions provider, to provide childcare benefits to its workforce. This strategic alliance… Continue reading SEPTA Launches New Childcare Benefit with TOOTRiS
Fans Encouraged to Take Subway & Avoid Traffic Congestion Near Sports Complex
PHILADELPHIA (October 3, 2024) – SEPTA is helping the Philly Phaithful get ready for Red October by offering extra service on the Broad Street Line [B] this weekend. The Phillies… Continue reading SEPTA to Offer Extra Broad Street Line [B] Service for Phillies Playoff Games Oct. 5 & 6
100 Full-Length Fare Gates to be Installed at Market-Frankford [L] & Broad Street [B] Line Stations
PHILADELPHIA (September 26, 2024) – Following a successful pilot at 69th Street Transit Center, SEPTA is expanding its program to combat fare evasion with full-length gates at nine additional stations.… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion
PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2024) – SEPTA is reminding customers that the Authority will reinstate parking fees with a phased approach beginning Monday, September 23. The SEPTA Park app is now… Continue reading SEPTA to Reinstate Parking Fees Beginning September 23
PHILADELPHIA (September 13, 2024) – SEPTA is ready for the start of the 2024 Eagles season with extra Broad Street Line [B] and Regional Rail service set for Monday’s home… Continue reading SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Eagles Home Opener
PHILADELPHIA (September 11, 2024) – SEPTA would like to inform customers that the Authority will end sales at select Regional Rail Sales Offices effective Friday, September 20. Most stations will… Continue reading SEPTA to End Sales at Select Regional Rail Sales Offices Effective Sept. 20
PHILADELPHIA (September 9, 2024) − Philadelphia will host this year’s presidential debate on Tuesday, September 10, at the National Constitution Center (NCC) located at 6th and Arch Streets. The debate… Continue reading SEPTA announces service adjustments for Presidential Debate in Old City
PHILADELPHIA (September 5, 2024) – SEPTA today announced proposed fare adjustments, including the elimination of a number of discounts, as the Authority faces a $240 million annual budget deficit with… Continue reading SEPTA Proposes Fare Adjustments to Address $240 Million Annual Budget Deficit
