SEPTA experiencing driver shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic

SEPTA officials say they are down 83 operators for their busses and trolleys. The transportation authority is rushing to hire more drivers amid a significant shortage.

SEPTA experiencing driver shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic
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SEPTA officials say they are down 83 operators for their busses and trolleys. The transportation authority is rushing to hire more drivers amid a significant shortage.

Investigation underway after video allegedly shows SEPTA guard assault rider

Police are investigating a violent attack captured on video that allegedly shows a contracted SEPTA security guard hit a man in the head with a blunt object. 

Former security guard arrested after allegedly punching man at SEPTA station

A former SEPTA-contracted security guard has been taken into custody after surveillance video showed him knocking out another man while he was on the job after a verbal altercation with a rider late last month.

Racial slurs, beer can hurled at SEPTA bus operator by suspect, authorities say

Racial slurs and a can of beer were allegedly hurled at a SEPTA bus driver by an unruly passenger late last month, according to police. Now authorities are looking to track down the suspect.

Security guard caught on video punching man at SEPTA station

Video captured a security guard repeatedly punching a man at SEPTA's Arrott Transportation Center in Frankford.

Man, 29, extremely critical after he was shot onboard SEPTA bus near City Hall

Police say a passenger was shot in the chest on board a SEPTA bus earlier this morning, just a block from Philadelphia City Hall. The 29-year-old victim is in extremely critical condition.

Suspect found dead on tracks after shooting on Market-Frankford Line, sources say

A man suspected of shooting another man in the arm onboard SEPTA's Market Frankford Line Monday morning has died after officials say he tried to exit the train. He was later found dead on the tracks, sources say.

Allegheny Station to close for 3 nights for cleaning and repairs, SETPA says

SEPTA said it will close the Allegheny Station on the Market-Frankford line for three nights over the weekend for cleaning and maintenance. 

Police search for suspect wanted in shooting at SEPTA's City Hall station

SUSPECT WANTED: Philadelphia police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting last month inside SEPTA’s City Hall station.

Man threatens to kill SEPTA bus driver when asked to wear mask, officials say

Officials say the suspect covered the driver's face with a handkerchief, threatened to kill him and flashed a handgun from his waistband after being asked to wear a mask.