SEPTA bus driver dies from COVID-19
A SEPTA bus operator has passed away from complications due to COVID-19.
A SEPTA bus operator has passed away from complications due to COVID-19.
Transit Workers Union will not call for a work stoppage on Thursday, SEPTA says
SEPTA announced Wednesday night that TWU Local 234 will not call for a work stoppage on Thursday.
SEPTA announced Wednesday night that TWU Local 234 will not call for a work stoppage on Thursday.
NJ Transit Senior Vice President dies of coronavirus-related complications
"Ray's reputation and experience in the industry are unparalleled," NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin Corbett said.
"Ray's reputation and experience in the industry are unparalleled," NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin Corbett said.
SEPTA offers masks to riders on select bus, train lines
A SEPTA spokesperson says they plan to distribute 20,000 surgical masks as long as their supply allows.
A SEPTA spokesperson says they plan to distribute 20,000 surgical masks as long as their supply allows.
New Jersey orders transit capacity cut, face coverings for riders
Starting 8 p.m. Monday, New Jersey transit systems must cut their capacity in half, and all their passengers must wear face coverings.
Starting 8 p.m. Monday, New Jersey transit systems must cut their capacity in half, and all their passengers must wear face coverings.
SEPTA revokes mask mandate after unmasked man pulled off bus
SEPTA says it is “strongly encouraging” riders wear a mask or facial covering after video surfaced showing police physically remove a man — who was not wearing a face mask — from a bus.
SEPTA says it is “strongly encouraging” riders wear a mask or facial covering after video surfaced showing police physically remove a man — who was not wearing a face mask — from a bus.
Travelers are owed refunds for canceled flights, Department of Transportation says
The Department of Transportation issued an enforcement notice for airlines to give refunds to travelers whose flights were canceled due to COVID-19.
The Department of Transportation issued an enforcement notice for airlines to give refunds to travelers whose flights were canceled due to COVID-19.
SEPTA: Essential personnel given exclusive, priority access beginning Thursday
Carla Showell-Lee, SEPTA's media relations director, explains the new Lifeline Service protocol as it takes effect Thursday on Good Day Philadelphia.
Carla Showell-Lee, SEPTA's media relations director, explains the new Lifeline Service protocol as it takes effect Thursday on Good Day Philadelphia.
SEPTA implements rear-door boarding, reduces number of riders amid COVID-19 pandemic
SEPTA is reducing all transit services and have implemented new precautions in an effort to maintain a safe environment for employees and commuters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SEPTA is reducing all transit services and have implemented new precautions in an effort to maintain a safe environment for employees and commuters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keeping police officers safe amid coronavirus pandemic
Police departments across the country, including the Philadelphia Police Department, are working to keep officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police departments across the country, including the Philadelphia Police Department, are working to keep officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SEPTA moving to 'lifeline' service Thursday due to COVID-19 pandemic
SEPTA said it is focused on providing access for essential workers traveling to hospitals, grocery stores and other life-sustaining services.
SEPTA said it is focused on providing access for essential workers traveling to hospitals, grocery stores and other life-sustaining services.
3 SEPTA employees die from coronavirus, spokesperson says
Three SEPTA employees have died due to complications from COVID-19.
Three SEPTA employees have died due to complications from COVID-19.
Man, 41, shot and killed on SEPTA train in Kensington
A 41-year-old man was fatally shot in the head while riding the Market-Frankford Line in Kensington overnight.
A 41-year-old man was fatally shot in the head while riding the Market-Frankford Line in Kensington overnight.
SEPTA announces schedule changes, PATCO announces station closures amid COVID-19 pandemic
Both transit services confirmed that a significant ridership decrease prompted the schedule changes and station closures.
Both transit services confirmed that a significant ridership decrease prompted the schedule changes and station closures.
SEPTA employee who works at headquarters building tests positive for COVID-19
A SEPTA employee that works at the headquarters building has tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Tuesday night.
A SEPTA employee that works at the headquarters building has tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Tuesday night.
SEPTA projects budget deficit of at least $150M
SEPTA says it is projecting a budget deficit of at least $150 million and is considering further service reductions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
SEPTA says it is projecting a budget deficit of at least $150 million and is considering further service reductions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virus leads FAA to briefly suspend flights to Philadelphia, New York
The FAA has lifted a brief suspension of flights to New York and Philadelphia because of coronavirus-related staffing issues.
The FAA has lifted a brief suspension of flights to New York and Philadelphia because of coronavirus-related staffing issues.
More than 600 airport contracted workers at PHL laid off amid COVID-19 pandemic, union says
Job losses have spiked in Pennsylvania amid the COVID-19 outbreak with the latest layoffs impacting contracted airport workers, according to the union representing the workers.
Job losses have spiked in Pennsylvania amid the COVID-19 outbreak with the latest layoffs impacting contracted airport workers, according to the union representing the workers.
Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
SEPTA service to operate on severe weather plan amid coronavirus outbreak
SEPTA will operate on a severe weather plan due the coronavirus outbreak.
SEPTA will operate on a severe weather plan due the coronavirus outbreak.