PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2026) – SEPTA’s Office of Business Advancement & Engagement (OBAE) will host a free workshop during Philadelphia’s upcoming Maximizing Economic Development (MED) Week. SEPTA is encouraging interested… Continue reading SEPTA to Host Economic Development Workshop for Small Businesses
Category: Press Releases
Official SEPTA press releases, published by Media.
Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
PHILADELPHIA – Temple University and SEPTA have partnered to provide Temple students with free SEPTA access between Cecil B. Moore South Station and NRG Station for all Temple football home… Continue reading Temple, SEPTA Announce Partnership for Free Student Rides for Football Season
New SEPTA Transit Schedules Go Into Effect Nov. 15-16
Market-Frankford & Broad Street Line Overnight Weekend Service Switches to Buses to Allow for Station Cleaning; Mid-Day Local Service Enhancements for Broad Street Line
SEPTA will bus overnight weekend service on the Market-Frankford and Broad Street Lines to allow time for station cleaning, and enhance midday Broad Street Line local service during the week,… Continue reading New SEPTA Transit Schedules Go Into Effect Nov. 15-16
SEPTA to Introduce New Three-Day Passes on Transit and Regional Rail
Passes Will Be Available for Purchase on a SEPTA Key Card Starting Oct. 20
To add options and flexibility for customers, SEPTA is offering new three-day passes for Transit and Regional Rail that will be available for purchase on a SEPTA Key Card. These… Continue reading SEPTA to Introduce New Three-Day Passes on Transit and Regional Rail
SEPTA Receives Two Federal Grants to Advance Key Initiatives
Total of $1.2 million Awarded for Transit Planning and Worker Safety Projects
SEPTA has been awarded a total of $1.2 million through two competitive federal grants, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced. The grants will be made through the FTA Safety… Continue reading SEPTA Receives Two Federal Grants to Advance Key Initiatives
SEPTA to Phase Out Paper Ticket Sales on Regional Rail
Replaced by Travel Wallet on SEPTA Key Card
With the SEPTA Key Card Travel Wallet now available for Regional Rail, SEPTA will start to phase out the use of paper tickets. Sales of single trip and 10-trip ticket… Continue reading SEPTA to Phase Out Paper Ticket Sales on Regional Rail
SEPTA To Extend Social Distancing Coaches Program Through November
Designed to Promote Safe & Healthy Habits for Travel During COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to an overwhelmingly positive response, SEPTA is extending the Social Distancing Coaches program through November. SEPTA employee-volunteers will engage customers about the authority’s face-mask requirement and give tips for… Continue reading SEPTA To Extend Social Distancing Coaches Program Through November
SEPTA To Introduce Social Distancing Coaches
Program is designed to thank customers for mask compliance and offer general information in the age of COVID-19
In an effort to promote mask-wearing compliance and social distancing, Social Distancing Coaches will be positioned at key locations throughout the SEPTA system beginning Tuesday, August 4 through August 27.… Continue reading SEPTA To Introduce Social Distancing Coaches
SEPTA Launches Fund to Help Families of Employees Impacted by COVID-19
Partnership with Philadelphia Foundation & Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund
SEPTA has partnered with the Philadelphia Foundation and the Delaware Valley Regional Economic Development Fund to create a fund to help the families of employees who have been impacted by… Continue reading SEPTA Launches Fund to Help Families of Employees Impacted by COVID-19
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2020 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 10-20
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
SEPTA crews will work around the clock for 10 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2020 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2020 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 10-20
SEPTA Key Travel Wallet Launches on Regional Rail July 13
Contactless Travel Option for Single-Trip Rides Enhances Safety and Convenience
SEPTA will launch the Travel Wallet on SEPTA Key for Regional Rail customers starting on Monday, July 13. Using Travel Wallet on the contactless Key Card will enhance safety and… Continue reading SEPTA Key Travel Wallet Launches on Regional Rail July 13
SEPTA Key Travel Wallet Launches on Regional Rail July 13
Contactless Travel Option for Single-Trip Rides Enhances Safety and Convenience
SEPTA will launch the Travel Wallet on SEPTA Key for Regional Rail customers starting on Monday, July 13. Using Travel Wallet on the contactless Key Card will enhance safety and… Continue reading SEPTA Key Travel Wallet Launches on Regional Rail July 13
SEPTA Board Approves Fare Restructuring Plan
Includes Free Fares for Children Under 12, One Free Transfer & Other Improvements
The SEPTA Board today approved a Fare Restructuring Plan that includes free rides for children under 12, one free transfer for Transit trips, and the introduction of new SEPTA Key… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Fare Restructuring Plan
SEPTA Ready to Ramp Up Regional Rail Service Next Week
Hourly Service On Most Lines As Region Enters 'Green Phase' of COVID-19 Reopening
With the region preparing to move into the Green Phase of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 reopening plan, SEPTA will begin increasing service frequency on the Regional Rail system next week. Starting Monday,… Continue reading SEPTA Ready to Ramp Up Regional Rail Service Next Week