Thanks to a partnership with Dunkin’, SEPTA will offer free rides home from NRG Station on the Broad Street Line all day on Saturday, Dec. 22. The Broad Street Line serves the sports venues and entertainment complex in South Philadelphia. The free-ride-home program is powered by Dunkin’s new espresso line, offering a new choice for authentic, handcrafted espresso drinks.
Along with offering free rides, the Dunkin’ Joy Squad will be distributing $10,000 worth of $5 Dunkin’ gift cards to help keep people energized with Dunkin’s holiday hot and iced coffees. Philadelphia is just one of 12 cities across America that will receive special, joyful visits through Dunkin’s Dozen Days of Joy program.
The free-ride-home program is aimed at offering a safe and convenient post-game travel option for fans. Please note: Regular fares will apply for all Broad Street Line travel to the games and for trips to and from other stations.
SEPTA will supplement regularly scheduled service on the Broad Street Line for the Flyers/Blue Jackets 1 pm. Face off with two express trains leaving Fern Rock Station at 11:58 am and 12:08 pm. For the Sixers/Raptors game starting at 7:30 pm. There will be three local trains leaving at 5:58 p.m.; 6:08 p.m.; and 6:18 pm. Fans will also find Local and Express trains waiting for them at NRG Station after the game.
The Broad Street Line provides convenient service to Eagles games and other big events for riders throughout the region. There is a free transfer to the Broad Street Line from the Market-Frankford Line and City Trolley routes at 15th Street/City Hall, and it is just a short walk from Regional Rail stations in Center City. The Broad Street Line also connects to bus routes that provide service throughout the city and region, and it is easily accessible from the PATCO High Speed Line for riders from South Jersey.
To speed their trips to the game, SEPTA riders are encouraged to load funds on a SEPTA Key card before their travel or purchase a one-way Quick Trip ticket for travel to NRG Station. For more information about the SEPTA Key, visit www.septa.org/key.
For more information about SEPTA, including schedules and trip planning tools, visit www.septa.org and follow @SEPTA for real-time travel updates.
To learn more about Dunkin’, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DunkinUS and Twitter @DunkinPhilly.
About Dunkin’
Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ is America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced regular/decaf/flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin’ has earned a No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 12 years running. The company has more than 12,700 restaurants in 43 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin’ is part of the Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.