SEPTA

The SEPTA Board approved a Fare Restructuring Plan on Thursday that allows free rides for children under 12, one free transfer for Transit trips and new SEPTA Key three-day passes in the fall.

SEPTA is making changes to how children are charged for rides (any child under 12 is now free with a paying adult) and allowing for a free transfer as part of its fare restructuring plan that went into effect Wednesday.

Public transit riders in Philadelphia are now able to take advantage of increased SEPTA Regional Rail services, as more coronavirus restrictions begin to ease.

Coronavirus-related safety precautions and face mask requirements remain in place Monday morning as SEPTA runs more Regional Rail trains. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

A fight at a SEPTA subway station in Philadelphia Friday morning ended with two people being stabbed, authorities said.

Changes for people traveling in Philadelphia as the Philadelphia Parking Authority is planning to enforce meters again in Center City and University City. Meter enforcement begins on June 15. SEPTA is also requiring riders to cover their faces on Monday. NBC10’s Pamela Osborne reports.

SEPTA will require riders to wear masks starting Monday, as the southeastern portion of the state moves into the “yellow” phase of coronavirus lockdowns. Both Gov. Tom Wolf and Philly Mayor Jim Kenney have urged residents to wear a mask when leaving home. But SEPTA changed its policy in April after police were seen forcibly removing a rider who tried…

SEPTA is shutting down subway, bus and trolley service into and out of Center City, Philadelphia, indefinitely as a third day of demonstrations because of police brutality is expected Monday.

After a weekend of protests over the death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis police and violent unrest, the National Guard supplied an extra layer of security at Philadelphia landmarks Monday morning. NBC10’s Pamela Osborne reports.

SEPTA bus, trolley and subway riders saw more regular service Monday morning as the agency increases frequency amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NBC10’s Pamela Osborne reports on changes to what passengers see on buses and trolleys as SEPTA resumes normal schedules Monday.

Social distancing rules will mean longer waits and less riders per bus or subway line, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk reports.

Most bus and trolley lines will operate on regular schedules starting the week of May 17. Subway and other rail will also return to more normal service.

As SEPTA returns to its regular spring service for buses, the transit agency has put new safety and social distancing measures into place to protect people from the spread of the novel coronavirus. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

As the region continues to deal with the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, SEPTA announced they’re planning on implementing free transfers and discounted $1 child fares starting July 1. They’re also proposing no fare increases until January of next year at the earliest.

Most SEPTA buses, trolleys and subway lines will return to regular service starting May 17. Amtrak is also resuming its express Acela service.

The Transportation Workers Union Local 234 confirmed Yolanda Woodbury, a bus driver at the Frankford Depot who worked at SEPTA for 17 years, died after testing positive for COVID-19.

SEPTA is telling riders that service could be disrupted, and possibly suspended, on Thursday because of a labor action by the largest union of transit agency employees.

A new way of cleaning surfaces — even SEPTA buses — that has been used for years in the food industry was tested Wednesday. NBC10’s Wendy Saltzman reports.