Transit News
SEPTA Board Approves Fare Restructuring Plan
The SEPTA Board has approved a "Fare Restructuring Plan" that includes free rides for children under 12, one free transfer for transit trips and the introduction of new SEPTA Key three-day passes in the Fall. The plan was approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget and Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Fin...
SEPTA Regional Rail Increasing To Hourly Service Beginning June 29
With most of the region preparing to enter the "Green Phase" of reopening this weekend, SEPTA will increase service frequency on Regional Rail beginning June 29. SEPTA’s measured approach to restoring service -- beginning with the resumption of normal transit service on May 17th -- has allowed SEPTA to a...
SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards Addresses Bucks County At Our Virtual Annual Meeting
SEPTA general manager Leslie Richards was kind enough to address our members, partners and stakeholders at our 2020 Annual Meeting that was held virtually on June 12. ...
SEPTA Riders Required To Wear Face Coverings Starting Monday, June 8
With ridership expected to increase as the region moves into the Yellow Phase of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 recovery plan, SEPTA will require all riders to wear a face covering starting Monday, June 8. The face-covering requirement is consistent with policies put into place by the Commonwealth, the City of ...
We Are Donating 200 Masks To SEPTA Employees Working Routes/Lines In Bucks County
We have announced we are donating 200 masks to SEPTA in an effort to assist in providing frontline workers at the transit authority with adequate face coverings. The masks will be distributed to SEPTA employees working routes/lines throughout Bucks County. “SEPTA has been a tremendous partner with the...
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 ...
