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
SEPTA First-Half Crime Report
Serious Crime Stays at Low Rate, Significant Progress Made on Fare Evasion & Quality-of-Ride Offenses
PHILADELPHIA (July 15, 2025) – Serious crimes have continued to drop in most categories while enforcement of fare evasion, smoking and other quality-of-ride offenses has increased significantly, according to the… Continue reading SEPTA First-Half Crime Report
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SEPTA to Institute Parking Fees on Weekends & Holidays Effective July 7
Parking Fees to be Collected at All SEPTA-owned Lots & Garages
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2025) – Beginning on Monday, July 7, SEPTA will begin charging for parking on weekends and holidays at all SEPTA-owned lots and garages, including 35 additional locations.In… Continue reading SEPTA to Institute Parking Fees on Weekends & Holidays Effective July 7
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA To Offer Extra Service For 4th of July Festivities
Extra late-night service on Regional Rail and Metro to Accommodate Holiday Revelers
PHILADELPHIA (July 2, 2025) – As the Philadelphia region prepares for the upcoming 4th of July festivities, SEPTA is encouraging revelers to utilize public transportation for both convenience and safety… Continue reading SEPTA To Offer Extra Service For 4th of July Festivities
Translations: Español (Spanish)
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11
Alternate Service Available on Market-Frankford Line During Maintenance & Construction Work
PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2025) – SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades and intensive cleaning as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to Close for 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 11 – Aug. 11
SEPTA Board Approves FY26 Budget with Devastating Service Cuts & Fare Increases
Without State Funding Solution, SEPTA Will Begin Process of Dismantling the System
PHILADELPHIA (June 26, 2025) – Without action in Harrisburg to provide new funding for transit, the SEPTA Board today voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget, which will… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves FY26 Budget with Devastating Service Cuts & Fare Increases
SEPTA to Rehabilitate Five Bridges Along Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line
Service Suspended June 15 Through Sept. 2; Additional Service Provided on Chestnut Hill West
PHILADELPHIA (June 11, 2025) – SEPTA will rehabilitate five bridges along the Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line beginning on Sunday, June 15 through Tuesday, September 2. As a result… Continue reading SEPTA to Rehabilitate Five Bridges Along Chestnut Hill East Regional Rail Line
SEPTA Board Votes to Appoint Scott A. Sauer as General Manager
35-Year SEPTA Veteran to Lead Authority Through Funding Crisis & Beyond
PHILADELPHIA (June 2, 2025) – The SEPTA Board today voted to appoint Scott A. Sauer as the Authority’s General Manager. He received a unanimous vote from the Board, following a… Continue reading SEPTA Board Votes to Appoint Scott A. Sauer as General Manager
Public Hearings Next Week on SEPTA Proposal for Service Cuts & Fare Increases
Without State Funding Solution, SEPTA Will Begin Process of Dismantling the System
PHILADELPHIA (May 15, 2025) – Public hearings will begin Monday, May 19, on SEPTA’s proposal to cut service by 45% and raise fares 21.5% to fill a $213 million recurring… Continue reading Public Hearings Next Week on SEPTA Proposal for Service Cuts & Fare Increases
SEPTA’s Efficiency & Accountability Program Recognizes $91 Million in New Revenue & Savings
SEPTA Continues to Find Innovative Ways to Cut Expenses During Funding Crisis
PHILADELPHIA (May 14, 2025) – As SEPTA faces a $213 million budget deficit starting July 1, the Authority is committed to becoming a more cost effective, nimble and healthy organization… Continue reading SEPTA’s Efficiency & Accountability Program Recognizes $91 Million in New Revenue & Savings
SEPTA Running Extra Service for Broad Street Run
Run Participants Ride free w/official bib; detours planned
PHILADELPHIA (April 30, 2025) – SEPTA is ready for the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run this Sunday, May 4 with extra service and free rides for registered participants on… Continue reading SEPTA Running Extra Service for Broad Street Run
SEPTA Continues to Enhance Safety & Security Efforts
New Data Shows Fewer Shootings & Aggravated Assaults; Largest Police Force in 10 Years
PHILADELPHIA (April 24, 2025) – Despite the funding crisis that SEPTA is facing, the Authority remains laser-focused on improving safety and security on the system. Thanks to these efforts, incidents… Continue reading SEPTA Continues to Enhance Safety & Security Efforts
SEPTA Budget: 45% Service Cut, 21.5% Fare Increase & Workforce Reductions to Fill Deficit
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