How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service
SEPTA riders may be surprised to find their commute costs more this month. Amid last month’s celebration of Gov. Josh Shapiro redirecting $153 million in federal funds to SEPTA — a move that averted a daunting 21.
SEPTA fare increase for subways, trolleys and buses to take effect Sunday | What you need to know
The board approved the 7.5% increase earlier this month, as the transit agency faces a massive $240 million budget deficit.
SEPTA fare hike begins Sunday; increase to $2.50 for bus, subway, trolley riders
SEPTA’s first fare hike in seven years goes into effect on Sunday, Dec. 1. The discounted base fare increases from $2 to $2.50 on buses, subways and trolleys. That's the same as the current cash fare.
SEPTA's first fare increase since 2017 now in effect
The 7.5% fare increase, which took effect Sunday, was approved by the SEPTA board on Nov. 21. It is expected to add $14.4 million in annual revenue. SEPTA last raised fares in 2017.
Fare increases take effect as SEPTA faces $240M budget deficit
As a fare increase is now in effect. Fares on buses, subways and trolleys are increasing by 50 cents. Regional Rail Service fares are also going up. The hike is happening as SEPTA faces a $240 million budget deficit.
SEPTA fare increases go into effect Sunday
Most single-trip fares on Regional Rail will also go up to make Travel Wallet and Quick Trip prices the same. SEPTA says the fare increases are expected to bring in nearly $14.5 million in annual revenue.
SEPTA fare hikes take effect, second round of increases postponed
With the start of December, SEPTA's base fares increased to $2.50 on Sunday. However, a new influx of funding has postponed a second, more drastic fare rate increase planned for next year.
Governor Shapiro shifts $3.4 million of York County I-83 repair funds to SEPTA bailout
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SEPTA bus crash blocks intersection in Port Richmond
Police have the intersection of Richmond Street and Castor Avenue blocked off after a SEPTA bus and a car collided in Port ...
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SEPTA fare increases take effect this week Gov. Josh Shapiro stepped in to avoid the big 21% increase in January, but the ...
Pa. legislators should treat SEPTA funding like an emergency
As much as beating up on SEPTA is a hallowed Philadelphia tradition, this is not the transportation authority’s fault.
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SEPTA funding shift won't impact rural highway projects: PennDOT
The administration describes the shift as temporary. SEPTA riders, estimated at 800,000 daily, faced a 21% fare hike and immediate service cuts beginning Jan. 1 without intervention. The funding, ...