
Transportation
SEPTA is piloting contactless payments like Apple Pay and credit card taps
It’s not clear when this will be available to the general public — but you can apply to test it out now.
4 months ago
FTA probe of SEPTA marks just the third time the agency has initiated this kind of safety inspection
After the concerning spate of crashes this summer, the Philly regional transit authority is already taking some remedial steps.
4 months ago
SEPTA’s Route 15 historic trolleys to return Sept. 10
The trolleys will be ADA accessible and have been completely updated with new frames, floors, windows, wheelchair lifts, and HVAC units.
4 months ago
Seeing red: More red bus lanes coming to Philly streets after initial success
The red painted lanes serve as a deterrent to keep other drivers from using them. SEPTA officials say the trial has been successful in improving travel times.
4 months ago
SEPTA and Amtrak are reconnecting their train stations at 30th Street
The below-ground connection used to exist, and it’s coming back thanks to a huge, federally funded renovation.
4 months ago
After series of crashes, SEPTA’s safety training may cause bus and trolley delays
The goal is to prevent accidents in the wake of a series of crashes involving public transit vehicles throughout the region.
4 months ago
Newark replaces Unicity with DART Connect’s on-demand transportation for better accessibility
DART Connect replaces Unicity in Newark with affordable, accessible on-demand service, with reduced wait times and connections.
4 months ago
6 people hurt after 2 SEPTA buses crash in South Philly
It’s the tenth crash involving a SEPTA vehicle so far this year, and the third reported this week.
4 months ago
New car prices are cooling, but experts say you still might want to wait to buy
The average transaction price for a new car in July was $48,334, a slight dip from June and only a 0.4% year-over-year increase, according to Kelley Blue Book.
4 months ago
Wrong-way driver causes chain-reaction crash in Havertown; 4 people hurt
Chopper footage showed an SUV in the air wedged between a SEPTA bus and a tractor-trailer.
4 months ago
SEPTA employee was driving drunk when she crashed into SEPTA trolley in Southwest Philadelphia
Investigators say the driver initially fled the scene, but then allegedly came back to get her belongings from her car.
4 months ago
Car crashes into SEPTA trolley in Southwest Philadelphia
Investigators on scene believe the crash happened after a car ran a red light, crashing into the middle of the trolley and knocking it off the tracks.
4 months ago
Flight school plane flips after crash at Northeast Philadelphia Airport
One person was injured when a small plane crashed and flipped over at Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
4 months ago
The two new laws pave the way for more EVs on Delaware roads as advocates hope the state environmental secretary takes an even stronger step.
4 months ago
Listen 1:31Pa. Gov. Shapiro says millions will go to help train workers for infrastructure projects
Organizations doing infrastructure work stand to benefit significantly from a new training program.
4 months ago