SEPTA fare increases go into effect Sunday
PHILADELPHIA - Get ready to pay more to ride SEPTA beginning Sunday.
The transit agency’s first fare increase in seven years kicks in December 1st.
The Travel Wallet fare on subways, trolleys and buses will rise to $2.50, which is the same as the cash fare.
SEPTA fare hikes: Riders can expect 7.5 percent increase starting Dec. 1
SEPTA has approved its first of two fare hikes which will increase fares 7.5 percent and it will only get higher come January 2025.
Most single-trip fares on Regional Rail will also go up to make Travel Wallet and Quick Trip prices the same.
SEPTA says the fare increases are expected to bring in nearly $14.5 million in annual revenue.