Tag: SEPTA
Senators, Philly congresspeople call for additional federal support amid SEPTA budget shortfalls
A joint letter from Sen. Fetterman’s office warned that “the collapse of SEPTA” would have impacts felt across Pennsylvania.
10 months ago
“[Safety is] paramount to us. But we're not here to get taken advantage of,” said union leadership following Wednesday’s strike vote.
11 months ago
Listen 1:19SEPTA police could soon strike if a new contract isn’t reached
In November, FOTP rejected an offer from SETPA that would’ve increased wages by 13% over three years and included a $3,000 signing bonus.
11 months ago
SEPTA’s transit police union hits pause on strike as negotiations continue
A new deadline has been set for Dec. 13 to decide on a new agreement or go on strike.
12 months ago
Little progress reported as negotiations between SEPTA and transit police union continue
FOTP Lodge #109, which represents SEPTA’s 178 patrol officers, says officers have worked without a contract for the last seven months.
12 months ago
SEPTA Transit Police Union looks to continue negotiations in hopes of staving off strike
Transit police have been working without a contract for the last 7 months and say the main issue is pay.
12 months ago
Philadelphia to use AI-powered cameras on SEPTA to write parking tickets
Cameras will be mounted on SEPTA buses and trolleys to detect cars parked in bus lanes and bus stops to help keep them clear.
12 months ago
SEPTA police union threatens strike
Transit police union leaders say the SEPTA department is losing officers to other departments in the city where they can get better pay.
1 year ago
SEPTA to stop accepting tokens for payment on January 1, 2024
The sale of tokens ended in 2018, however, SEPTA has continued to accept tokens on buses and trolleys, and via fare kiosks at stations and bus loops.
1 year ago
SEPTA reaches tentative deal with TWU Local 234 to avert strike
TWU Local 234 is the largest bargaining union in SEPTA and represents 5,000 employees.
1 year ago
‘We need National Guard here’: Safety at forefront after bus driver killed as SEPTA strike looms
Negotiations continue Friday in hopes of a deal that would end the threat of a SEPTA strike that could happen on Wednesday.
1 year ago
“We're hopeful we're not going to get to that point, but there are procedures in place,” said a SEPTA spokesperson.
1 year ago
Listen 1:11SEPTA’s plan to demolish historic Ambler Freight House delayed — for now
In a town whose history is intertwined with a massive train accident, residents have clashed with SEPTA in an effort to preserve a relic of the Ambler Train Station.
1 year ago
The Sports Complex should be rocking all night, and SEPTA and the PPA have made adjustments to make transit as smooth as possible.
1 year ago
Listen 1:10SEPTA reopens its underground oculus, for daydreaming
“Philly Daydreaming” is a systemwide art installation profiling SEPTA drivers and riders. The centerpiece is an underground “spaceship.”
1 year ago