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SEPTA Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Largest Transit Workers Union
PHILADELPHIA (December 8, 2025) – SEPTA today announced that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with TWU Local 234 for employees the union represents in the City, Suburban and… Continue reading SEPTA Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement with Largest Transit Workers Union
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What’s In Store at SEPTA This Holiday Season?
PHILADELPHIA (November 26, 2025) – SEPTA will offer two new holiday experiences this season at its headquarters in Center City —a brand-new pop-up store, as well as its first-ever “Jingle… Continue reading What’s In Store at SEPTA This Holiday Season?
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Press Releases
City, SEPTA and PennDOT Announce New Red Bus Lanes on Three Corridors in Philadelphia
Study of similar Center City streets have shown a 12 percent reduction in travel times
SEPTA Makes Significant Progress with FRA Emergency Order Directives
FRA Grants Extension for Enhanced Silverliner IV Regional Rail Train Inspections
SEPTA Completes ADA Improvements at Tasker-Morris Station
$19 Million Project Includes New Elevator, Safety Enhancements & Other Upgrades
SEPTA Blog
Check the Date!
Check the date! Is your card one of the 40,777 SEPTA Key cards expiring on December 31, 2024? If your card is registered you can move Travel Wallet/passes to a… Continue reading Check the Date!
Zero Emission Buses on Display!
Exciting news for SEPTA and the future of zero emission transportation! Our new zero emission fuel cell electric buses powered by hydrogen to deliver cleaner air, quieter rides, and a… Continue reading Zero Emission Buses on Display!
Ridership: November 2024
Average daily ridership in November 2024 was 762,673 unlinked passenger trips across all modes. System-wide ridership in November 2024 was 73% of pre-COVID November 2019 ridership. To date – October 2024 experienced the highest… Continue reading Ridership: November 2024
December Fare Hearings Canceled
The Fare Hearings scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024 have been canceled. On Friday, November 22 Governor Josh Shapiro announced stop-gap funding that will help SEPTA fill its operating budget… Continue reading December Fare Hearings Canceled
December 2024 Fare Increase
SEPTA is implementing a 7.5% fare increase effective Sunday, December 1, 2024. Travel Wallet, SEPTA Key Tix, and contactless fare on buses, subways, and trolleys increases from $2.00 to $2.50… Continue reading December 2024 Fare Increase
Check The Date!
Check the date! Is your card one of the 224,126 SEPTA Key cards expiring on November 30, 2024? If your card is registered you can move Travel Wallet/passes to a… Continue reading Check The Date!
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is celebrated every year one week before Thanksgiving. This year it takes place Sunday, 11/17 thru Saturday, 11/23. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week… Continue reading National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
PHLASH Holiday Service Schedule
The PHLASH runs Friday to Sunday, 10AM to 6PM thru November 24. Starting Black Friday (November 29) the PHLASH will run Friday to Sunday from 12PM to 8PM to serve… Continue reading PHLASH Holiday Service Schedule
PHL and SEPTA Celebrate Completion of Airport Line Platform Upgrade
Photo Credit: Philadelphia International Airport Written by Kathryn Cunningham, Philadelphia International Airport and Mariam Khan, Philadelphia International Airport Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) marked the completion of the two-year SEPTA Airport… Continue reading PHL and SEPTA Celebrate Completion of Airport Line Platform Upgrade
Ridership: October 2024
Average daily ridership for October 2024 was 797,101 unlinked passenger trips across all modes. This is the highest total ridership since the start of the pandemic – exceeding last month’s totals by 6,000 unlinked… Continue reading Ridership: October 2024
Girard Station: Exit Upgrade Project
In April 2024 SEPTA in-house forces began renovating the eastbound exit stairwell at Girard Station on the Market-Frankford Line [L] to improve safety, security, and cleanliness at the exit. The… Continue reading Girard Station: Exit Upgrade Project
The Way to Go to the Show
Are you a SEPTA Key cardholder? Do you love the theater? Then you’re in luck – because you’ve got Perks! SEPTA Key cardholders enjoy discounts to select theaters in Philadelphia… Continue reading The Way to Go to the Show