SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards discusses new contactless payment system
SEPTA riders no longer have to use their Key card to ride the transit system in the Philadelphia area.
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SEPTA riders no longer have to use their Key card to ride the transit system in the Philadelphia area.
With SEPTA's many modes of transportation in Philadelphia, a convenient way to pay will start on Friday.
Starting Friday, SEPTA is rolling out tap-to-pay technology on all city and suburban buses and trolleys along with the Market-Frankford and Broad Street Line trains, and the Norristown High Speed Line.
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
The transit service said people can tap credit and debit cards and also use popular mobile pay apps.
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
Police say a SEPTA bus driver got out to see why a vehicle was blocking an intersection, and found a man shot in the head.
SEPTA police is asking for the public's help in identifying a man they believe got into a brief fight with a woman and then fired his gun while at the Tasker-Morris Station Monday morning.
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
A 20-year-old man died and two children were injured after his Dodge Charger crashed into a SEPTA trolley in Philadelphia's Overbrook section on Thursday night, police said.
The crash happened at 59th Street and Lansdowne Avenue at around 8:20 p.m., authorities said.
A crash on train tracks in Yardley is causing delays on SEPTA's West Trenton Line into Center City.
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
SEPTA re-upped its partnership with sportsbook Unibet to again offer Eagles fans free rides home from NRG Station this season.
SEPTA is getting ready to launch what it calls the "Bus Revolution," which it said is the first-ever redesign of the entire bus network.
Some big changes are coming for SEPTA buses and the public transportation authority is asking riders to weigh in on them.
SEPTA says they need more vehicle operators, mechanics, transit police officers and engineers.
SEPTA says they need vehicle operators, mechanics, transit police officers and engineers.
A man was hospitalized after he was shot in the finger at a SEPTA Regional Rail station.
SEPTA said that when multiple bus companies are operating in the area, it becomes too dangerous.
The Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority is changing three of its bus stops through Center City.
SEPTA said it's adjusting most Regional Rail schedules starting this Sunday, with the biggest change coming on the Wilmington-Newark Line for bridge repairs.
SEPTA is investigating another crash involving one of its buses, with cellphone video showing the Route 3 bus at Kensington Avenue and East Clearfield Street on Wednesday.
At least one person was taken to the hospital after a SEPTA bus crashed into a car.
A family is pleading for the safe return of their beloved Yorkshire Terrier after it was taken early Saturday morning outside their home in Strawberry Mansion.
Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Flyers, and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday as a storm system will bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
A man's body was found in a creek in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, police said.
The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday as a storm system will bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley.
A family is pleading for the safe return of their beloved Yorkshire Terrier after it was taken early Saturday morning outside their home in Strawberry Mansion.
Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Flyers, and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
A man's body was found in a creek in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, police said.
A family is pleading for the safe return of their beloved Yorkshire Terrier after it was taken early Saturday morning outside their home in Strawberry Mansion.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
A man's body was found in a creek in Upper Chichester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, police said.
Sixers fans know the team will only go as far as Joel Embiid and Paul George can take them.
Delco has expanded a free program allowing students to earn up to 38 college credits toward a teaching degree while still in high school.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
Haddonfield's small businesses saw strong crowds on Small Business Saturday as holiday shoppers turned out to support local stores.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
While Saturday will be quite chilly, it's the preferred day this weekend in Philadelphia if you want to do anything outside.
Make your list, check it twice, then head out to some of the local holiday markets open for business around the Philadelphia area.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The money is a massive safety and infrastructure boost for the transit authority after months of warnings about aging trains and trolleys.
Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Flyers, and his continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win.
Sixers fans know the team will only go as far as Joel Embiid and Paul George can take them.
The home of Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo was egged over the weekend following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears, police said.
Jalen Johnson hit consecutive 3-pointers late in double overtime to help the Atlanta Hawks spoil Joel Embiid's return in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Owen Tippett scored two goals and added an assist in the Flyers 5-3 win over the Devils on Saturday night.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Philadelphia police have identified a woman shot to death by officers in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood on Sunday morning as 35-year-old Christina Miranda. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
It's been nearly a month since SEPTA first announced overhead wire repairs inside the Center City trolley tunnel. Wakisha Bailey has the latest.
Right after Thanksgiving, the Temple University Police Department got in the holiday spirit, providing bikes to 25 bikes to students from George Washington Carver High School near campus. Siafa Lewis reports.
Wet and wintry weather is arriving in the Philadelphia region, with areas far north and west like the Lehigh Valley and Poconos expected to get the most significant snowfall. Other areas will see mostly rain, and some areas will have rain wash away any coating of snow. Brandon Goldner reports from Whitehall Township, where snow was beginning to fall, and Nikki DeMentri spotted some falling graupel (also called soft hail, or snow pellets) in Paoli.
During a visit to Lebanon Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV held mass at Beirut's waterfront, where he prayed for the families of those killed in an explosion there back in 2020. The trip marks Leo's first foreign visit as pope.