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Transportation

Regional rail stations were nearly empty on March 17 in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

A sign advertises the Wilmington Airport.
Community

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

A SEPTA rider dons a surgical mask. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

A rider stands next to an Indego station. (Indego/City of Philadelphia)
PlanPhilly
Community

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

A SEPTA bus driver wears a protective mask as he drives through Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Health

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.

6 years ago

Some of the essential workers keeping SEPTA running. (Courtesy of SEPTA)
Urban Planning

Meet 20 frontline workers essential to SEPTA service in Philly

From technicians to conductors to dispatchers, these folks are key to public transit.

6 years ago

When airlines cancel flights and offer no other options to get to your destination within a reasonable amount of time, they are legally obligated to offer a refund. (Kay Fochtmann/Getty Images/EyeEm)
NPR
Money

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

Regional rail train
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

A SEPTA bus driver wears a protective mask as he drives through Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

A recent flight from Senegal brought some 150 people back to the U.S., due to the coronavirus. The crew were wearing personal protective equipment — but when the flight landed, its passengers were taken to baggage claim, rather than to a health checkpoint. one passenger reported. (via DanHonig)
NPR
Politics & Policy

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

A clip from a viral video shared on Facebook on April 10, 2020. (Facebook)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

A clip from a viral video shared on Facebook on April 10, 2020. (Facebook)
PlanPhilly
Health

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

Transit police stand outside the Clothes Pin in Center City. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Urban Planning

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

A screen shows canceled incoming flights at TF Green International Airport in Warwick, R.I. on March 30, 2020, during the novel coronavirus outbreak. (Joseph Prezioso /AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Money

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

On Tuesday, a usually busy Market Frankfort line was nearly deserted. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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

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