Open to the air and socially distant, e-scooters are trending — but they’re still illegal in PA
Detractors include the insurance industry, SEPTA and the Kenney administration.
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With fancy entrances and glass skylights, SEPTA’s 5th Street Station is finally open
Planning and renovation on the Historic District El stop took the better part of four years.
This SEPTA bus route is a lifeline for Northeast Philly — and ridership dropped almost 40%
Snaking from Bucks to the top of the El, the 24 connects shops, offices, residences and nursing homes.
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‘Would you like a mask?’ SEPTA’s social distancing coaches are getting a pretty good response
Not everyone complies, but many riders are grateful.
SEPTA trains and buses have great airflow — which means less coronavirus risk for riders
Along with mask-wearing, health officials say ventilation is key to avoiding infection.
Mask vending machines launch in Suburban Station, with more PPE dispensers coming soon
You can get hand sanitizer and wipes too, and all cost $3 apiece.
Are SEPTA riders wearing face masks? We rode bus, trolley and subway to find out
Face coverings are now required, but police will not enforce the rule.
Megabus restarts Philly service amid confusion over roadwork behind 30th Street Station
You can get tickets to D.C. now and NYC next week — and the bus will pick you up in the regular spot, officials say.
Meet 20 frontline workers essential to SEPTA service in Philly
From technicians to conductors to dispatchers, these folks are key to public transit.
Meet the key officials leading Philly’s pandemic response
Who's running the show on health, schools, operations and transit.
From horses to trolleys: How Philly bus routes got their names
Even SEPTA officials didn't know where the numbers came from.
How SEPTA’s board commutes: Cars, walking…and a bit of public transit
A survey of the 15-member body sheds light on their travel habits.
This Philly pup went to Super Bowl LIV to help keep people safe
SEPTA loaned 6-year-old Dodi to patrol the stadium in Miami during the Big Game.
10 great things about the Eagles season that just came to an end
From Jason Kelce in a crop-top to Malcolm Jenkins' op-eds.
11 free New Year’s resolutions for Philadelphia
Cleaner streets, fewer indictments and a modern fare system — is that too much to ask for 2020?
The SEPTA holiday buses were amazingly extra this year
Transit workers volunteer time to dress up the vehicles, and their creations are impressive.
Key glitch during morning rush snarls SEPTA, ends with free rides
“It’s a Monday,” said a transit authority spokesperson.
While NYC cracks down on fare evasion, Philly’s decrim is working well
Since SEPTA implemented its new system, just 13 people got the harshest penalty — and still avoided jail.
You can walk underground from the Gallery to the Comcast Center. Here’s how to do it.
The route isn't obvious, so we made a handy map.
New hope for lonely Broad-Ridge Spur, part of the Center City Loop that never was
Fashion District Philadelphia could breathe new life into the anachronistic subway line.