Tag: SEPTA
72-year-old passenger dies after SEPTA buses crash in Philadelphia; at least 19 others injured
Police say one of the SEPTA bus drivers rear-ended the other. Both buses were occupied at the time.
11 months ago
SEPTA to shutter Market Street trolley tunnel for deep clean
The transit agency will close the Market Street tunnel for trolleys for several weeks to clean up and spruce up service in time for back to school.
12 months ago
SEPTA awarded $80M in federal funds for bus facilities upgrades
The money will cover upgrades at six bus maintenance facilities across the city — accounting for 67% of its fleet, with the goal of SEPTA having a zero-emission buses.
12 months ago
Philadelphia City Council members want to ban ski masks in public places following a new SEPTA policy. Experts say it could have harmful consequences for Black youth.
12 months ago
SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force
The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.
12 months ago
No more ski masks on SEPTA transit — agency announces it’s ramping up enforcement
Riders wearing ski masks should expect to be confronted by SEPTA police and asked to remove them or get off the ride.
1 year ago
SEPTA to spend $22 million to upgrade fare collection boxes in buses and trolleys
The box replacement is necessary to swap out vintage units from the ‘90s that can’t be repaired, and won’t accept payments.
1 year ago
Larry Krasner believes the high-quality SEPTA cameras will help lead to more arrests and convictions.
1 year ago
SEPTA announces plans to upgrade Key card system
The new system will feature an “open architecture” design to allow the transit agency to “make changes more nimbly and adapt to technologies,” SEPTA officials say.
1 year ago
Listen 1:09SEPTA to install new gates to deter fare jumpers
SEPTA says anyone trying to get out of paying would not be able to go over or under the gates.
1 year ago
After riders revolted against SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution,’ planned route changes have been revamped
SEPTA has updated its planned overhaul of Philly bus routes after riders were unhappy with the changes designed to streamline the system.
1 year ago
SEPTA expands program to get more businesses to offer free rides to workers
The plan is to offer the employer-sponsored deal to smaller businesses beginning May 1.
1 year ago
A Roosevelt Blvd. subway is not guaranteed, but community input could help
One year ago, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway was a distant dream. Now, a study is underway and enthusiasm is high, writes Jay Arzu.
1 year ago
New SEPTA trolleys will soon replace an aging fleet
The new vehicles will replace 40-year-old trolleys which are at the end of their usable life.
1 year ago
Philly City Council can help SEPTA’s bus network better serve the city
Philadelphia City Council can be doing a lot more to support bus riders in the city, help speed up buses, and work toward transit equity.
1 year ago