
Transportation
SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know
The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.
7 months ago
SEPTA says it’ll raise fares additional 21.5%, shut down some routes
Legislative inaction results in a plummet off the “fiscal cliff.”
7 months ago
SEPTA strike 2024: Negotiations to continue Monday for Philadelphia transit union workers
Bus, trolley and transit operators in Philadelphia are currently working without a contract.
7 months ago
SEPTA workers stay on the job Friday morning
Union leaders did say they could still strike as negotiations continue.
7 months ago
SEPTA continues talks to avert strike, allowing 55K Philly students to have transportation to school
The School District of Philadelphia planned to offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.
7 months ago
Philly ports win as federal judge slams Delaware port expansion plan
Philadelphia port leaders sued to stop Delaware’s port expansion plans, saying it would hurt ship traffic to their facilities.
7 months ago
55K Philly students could be without transportation to schools if SEPTA strikes
The School District of Philadelphia could offer virtual learning to combat staff shortages and low student turnout.
7 months ago
Listen 1:24SEPTA said it expects negotiations will continue through the 11:59 p.m. deadline Thursday.
7 months ago
Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company
Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
7 months ago
In a first, SEPTA now notifies riders of all canceled bus trips
The “Ghost-busting” project brings real-time cancellation data to transit apps.
7 months ago
NJ Transit unveils new multi-level, high-tech rail cars
After NJ Transit’s delay-plagued “summer of hell,” the agency unveils new multi-level rail cars to boost customer satisfaction.
7 months ago
Speed-enforcement cameras coming to Broad Street next year, PPA ads warn
Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Rich Lazer told WHYY News the public service announcements show the impact of deadly accidents on families in Philadelphia.
7 months ago
Listen 1:09SEPTA workers vote to authorize strike, union contract set to expire Nov. 7
The vote does not mean workers plan to immediately walk off the job but gives union leaders the authority to call a strike if contract negotiations do not progress.
8 months ago
Listen 1:12Philly 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.
8 months 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.
8 months ago