Tag: SEPTA
Philly business leaders are now pushing harder to restore SEPTA funding as the CEO prepares to leave
Business leaders were asked by the region’s largest chamber of commerce to advocate for politicians to pass a bill that could stop the transit agency’s austerity measures.
6 days ago
SEPTA CEO to step down at end of November
Leslie Richards has led the transit agency for the past five years as its general manager and CEO.
1 week ago
3 women shot on SEPTA bus, officials say
Police say the three women were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition. No arrests have been made.
3 weeks ago
After 4 years, SEPTA reinstates phased-in parking fees. Here’s what to know
Riders will be able to pay for parking fees by using the SEPTA Park app, kiosks, or via text message.
1 month ago
SEPTA Key fails again for some riders, for the fourth time in recent weeks
A SEPTA spokesperson said it hasn't been able to calculate how much money it’s losing because of the issue, but said it could be hundreds of thousands of dollars.
2 months ago
Air pollution at Philadelphia’s 15th Street subway station ‘considerably higher’ than EPA standard
Local researchers say it’s unclear what the health impact is, but public transit is still preferable to driving.
2 months ago
Workers free mama cat and kittens from SEPTA station in West Philadelphia
A mother cat tucked her kittens away behind a stairwell at 63rd Street Station, where they became stuck.
3 months ago
SEPTA to reinstate parking fees in phases starting in late September
Parking fees were suspended in 2020 in an effort to attract customers back to the transit system, SEPTA said.
3 months ago
Transforming Philly public transit: Riders advocate for a streamlined service
In the last of three conversations, participants at WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks event discussed cleanliness and rider etiquette.
3 months ago
SEPTA implements partial hiring freeze with possible fare hikes on the way
The mass transit agency has implemented a hiring freeze for non-essential workers and is considering fare hikes if more state money isn’t forthcoming.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed
The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in 2029.
3 months ago
SEPTA receives roughly $51 million in temporary budget deal. It was expecting $161 million.
SEPTA expected $161 million from the state. It will receive less than 1/3 of that to hold it over until lawmakers revisit the issue in the fall.
4 months ago
Should you take the ‘B’ or the ‘L’? SEPTA plan to rename subway lines looks similar to NYC signage
Officials seek to make the transit system easier to navigate, with new signage forthcoming.
4 months ago
Listen 1:04SEPTA stepping up penalties for quality-of-life crimes
Major crimes on SEPTA are down, but some offenses have been going unchecked. The transit agency is now working to increase enforcement.
4 months ago
Court upholds law taking jurisdiction over SEPTA crimes from Philly DA Larry Krasner
A divided Commonwealth Court turned down Krasner's argument that the law passed late last year by Republicans in the General Assembly violates the state Constitution.
5 months ago