Transportation
Airlines offer vouchers, credits for canceled flights. Customers want cash
Nearly 60 million people lost money on canceled trips, but only 30% will get full refunds. Airlines, hurting for cash, try to offer credits and vouchers instead.
6 years ago
SEPTA Regional Rail conductor dies of coronavirus
Michael Hill’s death marks the first for the Regional Rail division of the authority.
6 years ago
SEPTA is giving masks to riders after backlash to face-covering mandate
SEPTA is distributing about 20,000 surgical masks to riders on select buses and trains and at select transportation hubs.
6 years ago
Americans returning to U.S. say they’re surprised by lack of stringent health checks
Travelers are finding a wide range of health screenings at U.S. airports, even after repatriation and other international flights.
6 years ago
After video of man dragged off Philly bus goes viral, SEPTA reverses mask mandate
After a video of police dragging an unmasked man off a SEPTA bus went viral, the agency reversed coronavirus safety measures.
6 years ago
Police forcibly eject man without face mask from SEPTA bus
A new viral video shows what appears to a group of police officers forcibly pulling a man not wearing a face covering off of a SEPTA bus.
6 years ago
SEPTA police urge nonessential riders to stay off transit as coronavirus hits force
Philadelphia’s transit cops are “on edge” about managing the safety of the system while protecting themselves from coronavirus. At least two officers have tested positive.
6 years ago
Airlines want to cancel rule requiring them to refund fares for canceled flights
An industry group says airlines around the world are burning through cash and can't afford to pay refunds to customers for canceled flights, despite regulations requiring it.
6 years ago
SEPTA to close stations, dramatically reduce service as coronavirus death toll rises
The new “Lifeline Service Schedule,” intended to increase safety for riders and operators while discouraging nonessential trips, will take effect April 9.
6 years ago
SEPTA confirms 3 coronavirus deaths
The coronavirus pandemic has taken the lives of three Philadelphia transit workers. As of April 6, 48 SEPTA employees have tested positive for the virus.
6 years ago
SEPTA is getting $643M in federal coronavirus aid
SEPTA is getting the emergency federal aid it needs to fill its coronavirus-depleted coffers. But experts say the money won’t be enough to make the agency whole.
6 years ago
SEPTA seeks 10,000 face masks as pandemic continues to take a toll on transit service
SEPTA is racing against the pandemic’s spread, continuing to adapt to heightened risks and a reduced workforce that is calling for more protections.
6 years ago
‘If you don’t have to ride, please don’t’: SEPTA, PATCO further reduce service
SEPTA is cutting back its already reduced Regional Rail service after ridership dropped by more than 90% this week. PATCO is also reducing services.
6 years ago
Two more SEPTA workers diagnosed with COVID-19, transit union bulk orders hand sanitizer
Three SEPTA workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Two of the three work in maintenance while the third works at the agency headquarters.
6 years ago
SEPTA faces a ridership problem that coming federal aid won’t fix, experts say
SEPTA and other regional transit agencies are facing an unprecedented challenge that won’t be solved by a $25 billion relief package advancing on Capitol Hill.
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