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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
First Quarter Report Shows Significant Progress with Assaults, Robberies & Other Incidents
SEPTA had a 45% decrease in serious crimes on the system during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the First Quarter 2024… Continue reading SEPTA Reports 45% Year-Over-Year Decrease in Serious Crimes on the System
Major Reconstruction of Transit Hub Complete; Partnership with SEPTA & Drexel Enhances Customer Experience
SEPTA today joined Drexel University and local, state and federal officials for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the newly reconstructed and renamed Drexel Station at 30th Street. Drexel Station at… Continue reading Drexel Station at 30th Street Welcomes SEPTA Customers
Transformation Office Annual Progress Report Shows Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility & Innovation
SEPTA today released its Transformation Office Annual Progress Report, which details the progress made in the second year of the Efficiency & Accountability (E&A) Program – a systematic approach to… Continue reading SEPTA’s Efficiency & Accountability Program Recognizes $50.2 Million in Annual Recurring Benefits
Convenient Options for Travel to Sports Complex & Pennsylvania Convention Center
WrestleMania is returning to Philadelphia for the first time in 25 years, and SEPTA is helping WWE fans enter the ring by offering extra Broad Street Line [B] and Regional… Continue reading SEPTA to Offer Extra Broad Street Line [B] & Regional Rail Service for WrestleMania Events
Citadel Credit Union Will Sponsor Free Rides Home from NRG Station at the Sports Complex
SEPTA is ready for the start of the 2024 Phillies season, with extra service set for Friday’s home opener. And to accommodate fans post-game, Citadel Credit Union is sponsoring free… Continue reading SEPTA Ready With Extra Service for Phillies Home Opener
SEPTA Partnering With Philadelphia City Council to Ensure Equitable Access For All
SEPTA will partner with Philadelphia City Council to conduct a series of community meetings on Bus Revolution, the Authority’s first-ever comprehensive bus network redesign. SEPTA identified four council districts where… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold Additional Community Meetings on Bus Revolution
Elisa Cunningham Committed to Enhancing the Customer Experience With Innovative Technology
SEPTA today announced that Elisa Cunningham has been appointed as the Authority’s Chief Technology Officer. Cunningham will report to SEPTA CEO and General Manager Leslie S. Richards. The Chief Technology… Continue reading SEPTA Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
Convenient Options for Travel to the Pennsylvania Convention Center
SEPTA is reminding Philadelphia Flower Show attendees that public transportation offers convenient travel to the Pennsylvania Convention Center without the hassles of traffic and parking. There will be extra service… Continue reading SEPTA to Offer Additional Regional Rail Service for Philadelphia Flower Show
Historic Moment as Chairman Lawrence is the First African American SEPTA Board Chair & Commissioner Moskowitz the First Female Vice Chair
SEPTA Board members today voted unanimously for Vice Chairman Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. to serve as the new Board Chair, and for Chester County Commissioner Marian D. Moskowitz as Vice… Continue reading SEPTA Board Selects Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr. to Serve as Board Chair
Alternate Purchase Options Reduced Need for In-Person Sales; Stations Will Remain Open
PHILADELPHIA (January 24, 2024) – SEPTA would like to inform customers that the Authority will end sales at select Regional Rail Sales Offices effective Friday, February 2. Most stations will… Continue reading SEPTA to End Sales at Select Regional Rail Sales Offices Effective Feb. 2
Stops on Eight Routes in Old City & Society Hill Areas Will Be Relocated
The I-95 CAP project near Penns Landing, coupled with upcoming street work on Market Street in Old City, will impact SEPTA customers on eight bus routes starting on Sunday, Jan.… Continue reading SEPTA Bus Stop and Routing Changes for I-95 Cap & Market Street Work Begin Jan. 14
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Swen’s vest was… Continue reading SEPTA Transit Police Department’s K9 Swen Receives Body Armor Donation
