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The back of three SEPTA Transit Police.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 15, 2025

Crime on SEPTA Continues to Drop, New Quarterly Report Shows

The Philadelphia agency's quarterly data shows reductions in seven of the eight serious crime categories, including aggravated assaults and thefts.

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A rendering of Alstom's Citadis streetcar for SEPTA.
Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2025

Gatekeeper Becomes OEM Transit Video Provider to Alstom, SEPTA Streetcar Project Moves Forward

Gatekeeper's transit video systems will be factory-installed on Alstom's new Citadis streetcars, supporting SEPTA's modernization of Philadelphia's trolley network.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "Recommendations and Emergency Order in Store for SEPTA Silverliner Fire Risks."
Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2025

NTSB and FRA Issue Recommendations and Emergency Order for SEPTA Silverliner Fire Risks

Investigators cite recurring fires and systemic safety lapses, urging SEPTA to suspend its Silverliner IV fleet until root causes are resolved and long-term fixes are in place.

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Articlesby Alex RomanAugust 25, 2025

SEPTA, MetroLink Tulsa Redefine Paratransit Through RideCo Partnership

With SEPTA Access in Philadelphia and LinkAssist in Tulsa, both agencies partnered with RideCo to transform outdated systems into cutting-edge, AI-powered services, earning them each a METRO Magazine Innovative Solutions Award.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 7, 2025

METRO Announces 2025 Innovative Solutions Award Winners

This year’s award winners helped improve efficiency by replacing outdated systems, create better mobility options for passengers, and much more.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2025

Philadelphia's SEPTA Sets Deadline to Avert Cuts

The agency has also released schedules reflecting the service cuts and is urging customers to review all of their travel options.

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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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