Transit News
Executive Director Steve Noll Appears On PBS39 News Tonight
Our executive director Steve Noll appeared on PBS39 News Tonight as the show discussed SEPTA getting set to resume most transit service. You can check out the story here: https://www.wlvt.org/blogs/bucks/septa-set-to-resume-regular-schedules/...
SEPTA Fare Restructuring To Focus On Free Transfer & Discounted Child Fares
In an effort to help customers during this challenging time and aid in the region's economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, SEPTA plans to implement free transfers and discounted $1 child fares on July 1. In addition, SEPTA says all proposed fare increases would be deferred until at least January 2021....
SEPTA Bringing Back Regular Schedules For Most Transit Service Starting May 17
SEPTA has announced that beginning, Sunday, May 17, they are bringing back regular schedules for most SEPTA Transit Service. This includes service on Bus/Trolley Routes and Night Owl Service on the Broad Street & Market-Frankford Lines. Social distancing should continue to be practiced when waiting to ...
RideECO Program Is Now Part Of Edenred Commuter Benefits
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has announced that as of March 31, 2020, the RideECO program is now part of Edenred Commuter Benefits. DVRPC and Edenred have had a long, successful partnership, and DVRPC is confident that this commuter benefit program will continue to thrive as part of Edenre... New SEPTA Lifeline Service To Go Into Effect Due To COVID-19
New SEPTA Lifeline service goes into effect on Thursday, April 9, 2020 across all modes that focuses on providing access for essential workers traveling to hospitals, grocery stores and other life-sustaining services. Below is a summary of the changes impacting Bucks County: REGIONAL RAIL: No service ...
Doylestown DART & DART West Service Are Operating On Regular Schedules
Bucks County Transport has notified us that Doylestown DART & DART West public transit service are operating on their regular schedules as of April 1....
SEPTA Implements Rear-Door Boarding To Further Enhance Safety
SEPTA says rear door boarding on bus, Norristown High Speed Line & Trolley service begins April 1, 2020 to further enhance safety and promote social distancing. Front door boarding will continue for riders with disabilities and senior citizens requiring boarding assistance. To maintain a safe distance bet...
All SEPTA Regional Rail Will Begin Operating An Essential Service Schedule
SEPTA has announced all Regional Rail lines will begin operating an "Essential Service Schedule" that will begin Sunday, March 29, 2020. This follows previous Regional Rail schedule adjustments implemented earlier that aimed at providing essential service during the COVID-19 crisis. Based on sharp ridershi...
SEPTA Creates Map Of Service Connections To Essential Businesses & Hospitals
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on its service region, SEPTA has created a map of SEPTA service connections to essential businesses and hospitals. Click here to access the map or go to http://www.septa.org/notice/essential-business-map.html...
SEPTA Monthly Parking Permits Update
SEPTA is temporarily suspending the provision that requires customers to purchase a parking permit each month to maintain their eligibility. Persons eligible in April will remain eligible once travel restrictions are lifted. Customers who purchased an April Parking Permit will receive their May Monthly Par...
