Transportation
Judge reinstates charges in deadly Philadelphia Amtrak crash
A judge has reinstated all charges brought against an Amtrak engineer for his role in a high-speed derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight people.
6 years ago
No more DMV! Pa. driver’s license renewals to be done online
Existing photos will be used for all renewals, allowing drivers to avoid having to go to a local Division of Motor Vehicles center.
6 years ago
SEPTA wants to drop transfer fee and offer $1 fare for kids starting July 1
SEPTA described the changes as part of an “effort to help customers during this challenging time and aid in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.”
6 years ago
‘No funding security in the future’: Why we may have to wait longer for SEPTA upgrades
SEPTA may put planned improvements to SEPTA Key and other infrastructure on hold as revenues dry up and expected funds come in late or reduced.
6 years ago
Most SEPTA transit service returning; new rules for social distancing
Trains and buses will return to regular schedules on May 17. The service is “not going to be perfect,” said Leslie Richards, SEPTA general manager.
6 years ago
Michael Hill, 58, longtime Regional Rail conductor and forever ‘cool’ dad
Michael Hill is remembered for his big personality and kindness. A North Philly native, he climbed the ranks at SEPTA over a 40-year-career.
6 years ago
SEPTA loses two more employees to COVID-19
Steve McFadden, a Regional Rail conductor, and Terrance Burton, a Midvale operator, bring the death toll of SEPTA employees to seven.
6 years ago
Pandemic crushes Pa. highway toll revenue, jeopardizing $178M for SEPTA upgrades
Without drivers on the highway, toll revenue is down by at least 50%, costing SEPTA and other transit agencies that use toll income to fund improvements.
6 years ago
Wilmington free bike project sees big spike during quarantine
With bus service limited in Delaware under COVID-19 restrictions, Wilmington’s Urban Bike Project has seen a 60% surge in interest for its free program.
6 years ago
Lyft lays off nearly 1,000 employees as virus saps demand for rides
Lyft is laying off 982 employees — 17% of its workforce — as it tries to reduce costs amid plummeting demand for rides.
6 years ago
SEPTA and union agree to new safety measures, averting crisis
After a stand-off over worker safety that threatened to derail commutes last week, the union that represents SEPTA employees has declared a victory.
6 years ago
County recommends new leadership for Wilmington Airport
A New Castle County task force looking at how to improve business at the Wilmington Airport recommends not renewing DRBA’s lease to run the facility.
6 years ago
SEPTA to move forward with virtual hearings on fare restructuring proposal
The fare-restructuring proposal was discussed at a SEPTA board meeting held the same day as the burial of the agency’s fourth coronavirus victim.
6 years ago
Indego offers a 30-day discount to mark 5 years of blue bikes in Philly
The bike-share has logged more than 3.5 million rides and hit record numbers in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the city.
6 years ago
SEPTA union cancels ‘job action’ as negotiations continue over coronavirus protections
A union action could significantly disrupt transit service on Thursday. SEPTA employees are demanding coronavirus victim benefits and increased safety measures.
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