Here’s a reminder that SEPTA fare increases will go into effect on Saturday, July 1, 2017, the start of the new fiscal year. Fares will increase across all modes of transportation and methods of payment.
SEPTA cash fare will go up to $2.50 from $2.25; single rides with a token/SEPTA Key Travel Wallet will increase to $2.00 from $1.80. Transfers will remain at $1. Here’s a summary of changes to some of the most widely used fare payment methods. The full details are available on the SEPTA website.
• Cash Fare/Quick Trip: Increase from $2.25 to $2.50
• Discounted single ride with SEPTA Key Travel Wallet/Token: From $1.80 to $2
• Disabled Fare: From $1 to $1.25
• Paratransit/Shared Ride: $4 to $4.25
• Weekly TransPass: From $24 to $25.50 (up to 56 trips for one customer)
• Monthly TransPass: From $91 to $96 (up to 240 trips for one customer)
• Weekly TrailPasses: Currently $27.25-$53, depending on zone; Increase to $28.25-$55.75 (up to 56 trips for one customer)
• Monthly TrailPasses: Currently $101-$191, depending on zone; Increase to $105-$204 (up to 240 trips for one customer)
• Convenience Pass: From $8 to $9
• Independence Pass: Individual – $12 to $13; Family – $29 to $30
• Ten Trip Tickets/Fares for Regional Rail: Currently $38-80 depending on zone; Increase to $40-$82.50.
The upcoming fare increase was planned for 2016, but was postponed one year due to the rollout of the SEPTA Key. These will be the first fare increases since 2013.
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