SEPTA riders likely won’t see the cost of their rides on city transit or Regional Rail increase until at least July of 2021. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
The general manager warned that such a setback could cripple the region’s expected recovery in the wake of new vaccines. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
Make no mistake, SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards said in an hour-long interview regarding what’s on the line for SEPTA and its riders. Without additional federal relief to stem losses from the pandemic as well as long-term funding solutions to ensure SEPTA’s longevity, extreme measures, including service cuts, layoffs, and fare increases, are on the table. | From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
“Due to the authority’s financial situation, particularly current and projected revenue losses due to ridership declines, SEPTA cannot provide this additional death benefit,” SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said. | From: PlanPhilly (Read more.)
What if every rogue plastic bottle you saw tumbling down Philly’s streets could help transport you from one part of the city to another? No, the bottle won’t give you a lift, but could be used as a credit towards your next SEPTA ride. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Buses stranded passengers, trains stopped coming, and planes flew empty. The burden of commuting in the midst of a pandemic weighed heavily on essential workers as the world halted to a pause. Let’s dive a little deeper to review what were the environmental and personal impacts of these shifts. | From: Green Philly (Read more.)
Starting Wednesday, July 1, all under the age of 12 traveling with a fare-paying adult will be able to ride for free on all modes, system-wide. | From: NBC10 Philadelphia/Telemundo62 (Read more.)
SEPTA wants to move forward with a plan to provide a free transfer with every trip and offer $1 fares for children starting July 1 as part of an effort to aid in the region’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. | From: Plan Philly (Read more.)
If its board approves next month, SEPTA will offer one free transfer for SEPTA Key Travel Wallet users and reduce the child fare to $1 on July 1. Also if approved, the authority will postpone a 50-cent increase to the SEPTA Key base fare until at least January. | From: The Philadelphia Inquirer (Read more.)
Less than 24 hours after a third SEPTA employee died of coronavirus-related causes, SEPTA announced a dramatic reduction of transit service. The new “Lifeline Service Schedule,” intended to increase safety for riders and operators while discouraging nonessential trips, will take effect April 9. | From: WHYY (Read more.)
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