SEPTA Has Ended Key Tix Sales; Riders Must Use Tickets within 180 Days of Purchase
The launch of contactless payment, which is available on all SEPTA modes as of April 2025, has significantly decreased the demand for Key Tix. For this reason, SEPTA has made the decision to end the Key Tix app-based ticketing program in support… Continue reading SEPTA Has Ended Key Tix Sales; Riders Must Use Tickets within 180 Days of Purchase
SEPTA to End Sales of ‘Key Tix’ Effective March 2
Contactless Payment Options Offer More Convenience for Customers on All Modes
PHILADELPHIA (February 18, 2026) – SEPTA is informing customers that the Authority will end sales of “Key Tix” effective Monday, March 2. Tickets will remain valid for 180 days from… Continue reading SEPTA to End Sales of ‘Key Tix’ Effective March 2
SEPTA to Restore Full Service & Implement Fare Increase on Sept. 14
PennDOT has Approved One-Time Use of Capital Funds for Daily Operations; Long-Term Funding Solution Still Needed
PHILADELPHIA (September 8, 2025) – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today approved SEPTA’s request for the one-time use of its state capital assistance to cover operations. As a result,… Continue reading SEPTA to Restore Full Service & Implement Fare Increase on Sept. 14
SEPTA Working to Resolve Some Reported Fare Overcharges
Follows Last-Minute Changes to Reverse Planned Fare Increases Under Court Order
PHILADELPHIA (September 1, 2025) – SEPTA is aware that some customers today may have been incorrectly charged $2.90, instead of $2.50, when tapping Key Cards and other contactless payment devices… Continue reading SEPTA Working to Resolve Some Reported Fare Overcharges
SEPTA Provides Update on Service Cuts and Fare Increases
PHILADELPHIA (August 31, 2025) – SEPTA would like to advise customers that planned system-wide fare increases and Regional Rail service cuts will not go into effect this week as was… Continue reading SEPTA Provides Update on Service Cuts and Fare Increases
SEPTA to Implement 21.5% Fare Increase & Regional Rail Service Cuts Effective Sept. 1 & 2
PHILADELPHIA (August 28, 2025) – Without the approval of new state funding, SEPTA is moving forward with a 21.5% fare increase on September 1 and new Regional Rail schedules that… Continue reading SEPTA to Implement 21.5% Fare Increase & Regional Rail Service Cuts Effective Sept. 1 & 2
Contactless Payment Available on All SEPTA Modes
SEPTA is proud to be the first commuter rail system in the United States to deploy contactless payment! As of, April 2025, SEPTA accepts contactless payment options on Regional Rail.… Continue reading Contactless Payment Available on All SEPTA Modes
SEPTA Fare Adjustments Take Effect Sunday, Dec. 1
SEPTA’s first fare increase in seven years will take effect on Sunday, December 1. The SEPTA Board approved the 7.5% fare increase proposal last week following public hearings in October.… Continue reading SEPTA Fare Adjustments Take Effect Sunday, Dec. 1
SEPTA Board Approves 7.5% Fare Increase for Dec. 1
Second Fare Increase Proposal of 21.5% Scheduled for Public Hearings on Dec. 13
The SEPTA Board today approved the first of two proposed fare increases, as the Authority faces a $240 million annual budget deficit with the exhaustion of federal COVID relief funds.… Continue reading SEPTA Board Approves 7.5% Fare Increase for Dec. 1
SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Thursday’s Eagles Game
Extra trips from Fern Rock Station start at 6:08 pm; Contactless payment options are encouraged for seamless travel PHILADELPHIA (November 13, 2024) − SEPTA is ready for the Eagles game… Continue reading SEPTA Ready with Extra Service for Thursday’s Eagles Game
SEPTA Announces Major Fare Increase Proposal for Jan. 1
Will be Coupled with Significant Service Cuts in Early 2025; Public Hearings at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Dec. 13
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 proposal that would see rates… Continue reading SEPTA Announces Major Fare Increase Proposal for Jan. 1
SEPTA to Hold Public Hearings Regarding Proposed Fare Adjustments
Proposal Would Eliminate Travel Wallet Discount on Buses, Subways & Trolleys, Increase Single-Trip Fares on Regional Rail
SEPTA will hold public hearings this week regarding the proposed fare adjustments, as the authority faces a $240 million annual budget deficit. The hearings are scheduled for Wednesday, October 16… Continue reading SEPTA to Hold Public Hearings Regarding Proposed Fare Adjustments