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Designated Stroller Area to be Available on 120 Buses By End of April
PHILADELPHIA (March 12, 2025) – SEPTA today is launching a new initiative to add designated stroller areas to selected buses on six routes that operate across the City of Philadelphia.… Continue reading First of SEPTA’s ‘Stroller Spot’ Buses Enter Service
New Data Shows 33% Decrease in Assaults, Robberies & Other Incidents Through 2024
SEPTA had a 33% decrease in serious crimes on the system through 2024 compared to 2023, according to new data released today by the SEPTA Transit Police Department. With approximately… Continue reading SEPTA Reports Largest One-Year Drop in Serious Crimes in Authority’s History
Extra trips from Fern Rock Station start at 6:08 pm; 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
Will be Coupled with Significant Service Cuts in Early 2025; Public Hearings at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Dec. 13
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 proposal that would see rates… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Major Fare Increase Proposal for Jan. 1
Detour Improvements Part of Broader Effort to Improve Real-Time Information for Customers
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 real-time information. Starting today, customers… 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
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
Proposal Would Eliminate Travel Wallet Discount on Buses, Subways & Trolleys, Increase Single-Trip Fares on Regional Rail
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 scheduled for Wednesday, October 16… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold Public Hearings Regarding Proposed Fare Adjustments
Partnership with Nation’s Leading Child Care Solutions Provider Supports Work-Life Balance
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 underscores SEPTA’s commitment to supporting… 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
