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Governor Shapiro: Cuts ‘Completely Avoidable’ with Passage of Transit Funding Plan
PHILADELPHIA (April 10, 2025) – SEPTA today released a budget proposal that would require 45% in service cuts – coupled with major fare increases, workforce reductions and a 9 p.m.… Continue reading SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut, 21.5% Fare Increase & Workforce Reductions to Fill Deficit
Riders on All Modes Can Tap Credit/Debit Cards & Mobile Wallets
PHILADELPHIA (April 4, 2025) – After a successful rollout on Transit, SEPTA is expanding contactless payment options to Regional Rail starting on Friday, April 4. This means customers on all… Continue reading SEPTA Expands Contactless Payment Technology to Regional Rail
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
SEPTA is advising customers that some changes are being made to most Regional Rail schedules starting this weekend. These updates will impact the Airport, Chestnut Hill East, Chestnut Hill West,… Continue reading SEPTA Announces New Regional Rail Schedules Effective Sunday, Jan. 7
Free Rides Start at Halftime, Continue for Two Hours After Game; Special NYE Schedules In Effect
hroughout the regular season, Unibet, an official casino and sportsbook partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, will help Eagles fans get home safely after each Eagles home game by sponsoring free… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line [B] Sunday’s Eagles-Cardinals Game
Free Rides Start at Halftime, Continue for Two Hours After Game
Throughout the regular season, Unibet, an official casino and sportsbook partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, will help Eagles fans get home safely after each Eagles home game by sponsoring free… Continue reading Unibet to Sponsor Free Rides Home on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line [B] Monday’s Eagles-Giants Game
The SEPTA Board today approved the new contract between SEPTA and FOTP Lodge 109, covering approximately 170 SEPTA Transit Police Officers. Union members voted earlier this week to ratify the… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves Contract Agreement with FOTP Lodge 109
30th Street Station for Market-Frankford Line & Trolleys will be Drexel Station at 30th Street
SEPTA’s 30th Street Station for the Market-Frankford Line [L] and City Trolleys will soon include the name of an iconic Philadelphia institution served by this transit hub. Under a new… Continue reading SEPTA and Drexel University Announce Station Naming Rights Agreement
SEPTA would like to alert riders of the modified schedules due to the expected changes in riding habits from December 24, 2023, through January 1, 2024. Below are some specific… Continue reading SEPTA Alerts Riders Of Modified Schedules For The Upcoming Holidays
Agreement Ends SEPTA Police Strike that Started on Wednesday, Dec. 13
SEPTA and FOTP Lodge 109 today reached a tentative agreement on a new contract for Transit Police officers. As a result of this agreement, SEPTA officers will return to their… Continue reading SEPTA and FOTP Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
Redesigned Site Prioritizes Customer Experience With Real-Time Tools & Introduces SEPTA Metro
SEPTA is announcing the launch of its new, transit-first, mobile-friendly website: septa.org. The redesigned site, which has been in the beta testing phase since August, will officially go live on… Continue reading SEPTA to Launch New, User-Friendly Website on Thursday, Dec. 7
