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3/12/2020
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA) is considering restructuring fares to better serve the needs of low-income riders and promote efficient travel across all SEPTA transit modes.
Agency officials announced yesterday the proposed plan includes no changes to base cash fare or discounted rates. Fares for children between the ages of 5 and 11 will be reduced, the cost of weekly and monthly passes will increase by 6 percent, and the base fare on SEPTA’s Key reloadable fare card will increase by 50 cents.
SEPTA also will offer riders using the Key card one free transfer.
Econsult Solutions Inc. analyzed the proposal and found that fares as a share of daily income will fall in low-income communities across Philadelphia, as well as in areas with high concentrations of minority residents, residents with long commutes and residents with children, SEPTA officials said in a press release.
SEPTA will accept public feedback on the proposal during 10 public hearings scheduled to begin April 20. If approved by SEPTA's board, the changes will take effect July 1.
SEPTA adjusts fares every three years, as recommended by the Pennsylvania Transportation Funding and Reform Commission.