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A side view of a blue and green battery electric SEPTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

FTA Launches Inquiry Into Storage of Electric Buses at Philadelphia’s SEPTA, Citing Multiple Battery Fires

The inquiry follows many battery fire incidents in decommissioned electric buses with lithium-ion batteries in storage.

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Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Reports Record-High Customer Satisfaction

The authority has conducted its quarterly Customer Satisfaction Survey since 2023, requesting feedback from riders on safety, cleanliness, reliability, and other key performance indicators.

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Transit police walks inside an empty SEPTA bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 16, 2025

Philadelphia’s SEPTA Sees Crime Drop as Fare Evasion Enforcement Intensifies

The second quarter report shows serious crime staying at a low rate, with significant progress made on fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 27, 2025

Pennsylvania Transit Agencies Approve Contingency Budgets Amid State Funding Uncertainty

PRT and SEPTA adopt FY26 budgets with deep service cuts and fare hikes unless new state funding is secured.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2025

SEPTA Board Appoints Scott Sauer GM

A 35-year agency veteran, he has been serving as interim GM since November 2024 and now assumes the permanent role at a time of significant financial and operational challenges for the region’s transit system.

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SEPTA buses parked outside a democratic national convention.
Newsby StaffMay 22, 2025

Philadelphia’s SEPTA Expands Cost-Saving Plan with New Phase of Efficiency Program

Facing a $213 million deficit, SEPTA is launching the next phase of its Efficiency & Accountability Program, building on employee-led innovations, fare enforcement, and real estate development.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2025

SEPTA Continues to Enhance Safety & Security Efforts

In fact, according to the new quarterly data, there were reductions in shootings and aggravated assaults compared to the same period last year on Philadelphia’s SEPTA system, with total crime on the system 28% lower than the three-year average preceding 2024.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2025

SEPTA Budget Proposal Includes 45% Service Cuts, 21.5% Fare Increases

The release of the budget comes amid critical negotiations on a statewide transit funding plan introduced in February by Gov. Shapiro that would prevent these dire measures from taking effect.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Expands Contactless Payment to Regional Rail

Regional Rail riders can now simply tap any credit or debit card, in physical form or through mobile wallets using Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, at a turnstile or platform validator.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Adding 'Stroller Spot' on Some Bus Lines

The effort is designed to make travel on SEPTA more accommodating to families.

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