Philadelphia: Still no vaccine requirements for city workers, same with SEPTA and school district
The Kenney administration continues to avoid a mandate.
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Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia
A pilot program for the Western Pa. city was tucked into the budget bill.
Neighbors avoid Olney transit hub after mass shooting: ‘I wouldn’t catch it there’
“We’re just trying to make it out of our own neighborhood,” said one North Philly resident.
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Getting around on SEPTA is a ‘nightmare,’ so she’s crowdfunding a wheelchair van
Heather Kerstetter is tired of showing up late. The transit authority says upgrades to CCT are coming.
More people fell on SEPTA tracks in 2020 than past five years, despite massive ridership drop
The grand majority of falls happen on the Market-Frankford Line.
Tina Fey’s ‘I’m a SEPTA b*tch’ wouldn’t be a bad slogan, says transit agency GM
Before her recent car purchase, the Philly-area native comedian was a public transportation diehard, she told Jimmy Fallon.
Election Day off work? Not at most big Philly companies
Some employers are closing early, offering extra PTO hours, or banning meetings on Nov. 3.
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.
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.
‘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.