PHILADELPHIA (May 27, 2026) – Today SEPTA deployed its first digital real-time arrival display at a bus stop in South Philadelphia, as part of a pilot program to bring more real-time information to riders.
SEPTA installed the first device at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Oregon Avenue, which serves Bus Routes 7, 63 and 68.
“Our customers have made it clear that they want better access to real-time information, and we are listening,” said SEPTA General Manager Scott A. Sauer. “This program is about putting the tools our riders need right where they need them – whether they are a daily commuter or a first-time visitor to our region.”
Nine more devices are coming to Bus stops, as well as 
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Metro stations across the system:
- 40th St Trolley Portal (
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) - Schuylkill Ave & JFK Blvd (9, 44, 62, 124 & 125)
- Stadium Station (
) - Girard Ave & Broad St (
) - Girard Ave & Front St (5 & )
- City Ave & Presidential Blvd (1, 44 & 65)
- Drexel Hill Junction Station (
& 
) - 52nd St & Market St (52)
- Allegheny Ave & Kensington Ave (60)
Pilot locations were selected based on two key criteria: overall customer impact and geographic equity.
The screens, which are solar-powered and use e-paper technology, are unique because they are small enough to be mounted on a bus stop sign pole. Each device is equipped with a text-to-speech button, enabling blind and low-vision riders to access the same real-time service information.
Knowing when the next vehicle will arrive was a top priority for many of the 20,000 riders who participated in the comprehensive community engagement efforts for SEPTA’s New Bus Network initiative.
The timing of the pilot aligns with the anticipated surge in visitors expected this summer when Philadelphia hosts FIFA World Cup matches, the MLB All-Star Game, and America’s 250th birthday celebration.
SEPTA will evaluate the results of the pilot to determine future phases of deployment across the network.
Riders are encouraged to share their feedback by scanning the QR code on the device to take a survey.
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