SEPTA announces proposed fare increases, public hearing dates

PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - SEPTA has announced proposed fair changes for the Fiscal Year 2018, which include increases across all modes of travel and methods of payment.

SEPTA says they have kept with recommendations of Pennsylvania Transportation Funding and Reform Commission, in making periodic fare increases, but the 2016 increase was delayed due to the rollout of the SEPTA Key.

According to SEPTA, Fare revenues help fund SEPTA's Operating Budget, which provides for the everyday expenses of running the system, such as labor, fuel and power.

The below fare changes are currently pending the approval of the SEPTA Board:

SEPTA will hold public hearings regarding the proposed fare increase starting April 19.