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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
To accommodate riders attending the Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks Concert at Lincoln Financial Field tomorrow evening, SEPTA will add 10 Local trains to its regular service on the Broad… Continue reading SEPTA Adds Service For Billy Joel & Stevie Nicks Concert At Lincoln Financial Field
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes over the last two years, SEPTA is continuing the initiative through October on the Broad Street (BSL) and Market-Frankford Lines (MFL). This… Continue reading Subway Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
The SEPTA Office of Inspector General (OIG) is announcing the launch of its new, user-friendly website: OIG.septa.org. More than a year in the making, the website allows users to read… Continue reading SEPTA Office of Inspector General Launches New Website to Increase Transparency
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The collapse of I-95 in Philadelphia this morning will have a tremendous impact on the region’s transportation network. SEPTA is working with City, state and federal officials to support travel… Continue reading SEPTA Working to Serve Additional Customers After I-95 Collapse
Hayden AI Technology will Help SEPTA Identify Trouble Spots in Bus Lanes and at Transit Stops
SEPTA is partnering with a leading AI technology company for a camera-assisted bus lane and stop technology pilot on Bus Routes 21 and 42. The camera system is mounted inside… Continue reading SEPTA Partners with AI Developer for Camera-Assisted Transit Pilot
Extra Service for Dave Chappelle & The Roots on Friday, Ed Sheeran on Saturday
SEPTA is adding service to accommodate fans heading down to the Sports Complex on Friday and Saturday for shows featuring Dave Chappelle with The Roots, and Ed Sheeran. SEPTA also… Continue reading SEPTA Adding Service for Big Weekend Events
New Four-Year Contract Continues Through January 2027
SEPTA today announced the reappointment of Leslie S. Richards as the Authority’s General Manager and CEO. The SEPTA Board and Richards agreed to terms on a four-year contract that runs… Continue reading SEPTA Board Votes to Reappoint Leslie S. Richards as General Manager & CEO
New Transit Hub to Improve Bus Service in Northwest Philadelphia
SEPTA today gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders to break ground on the new Wissahickon Transportation Center, which will enhance the customer experience at the busy bus station on… Continue reading SEPTA Breaks Ground on New Wissahickon Transportation Center
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes over the last two years SEPTA is continuing the initiative beginning this month and through October on the Broad Street (BSL) and… Continue reading Subway Station Cleaning Blitz Continues This Weekend
Acting Police Chief & 29-Year Law Enforcement Veteran Charles Lawson Promoted
SEPTA today announced that Charles “Chuck” Lawson has been appointed as the Chief of SEPTA Transit Police, effective Sunday, May 14. Lawson had been serving as Acting Police Chief since… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Appointment of Transit Police Chief
SEPTA Will Run Additional Service; Recommends Buying Fares in Advance
SEPTA is helping riders shake off traffic congestion with additional service to accommodate fans heading to Lincoln Financial Field for the Taylor Swift concerts this weekend. For their convenience, SEPTA… Continue reading SEPTA is the Swift Way To Get To Lincoln Financial Field
Following several successful station cleaning and maintenance blitzes over the last year two years SEPTA is continuing the initiative beginning this month and through October on the Broad Street (BSL)… Continue reading Subway Station Cleaning Blitz Starts This Weekend
