Pennsylvania Turnpike to lay off hundreds of toll collectors as it goes cashless

The cuts are the latest development in the agency’s multi-year transition from a system that largely relied on workers stationed in toll booths to collect cash.

Police: 16-year-old arrested after assault at SEPTA bus loop

SEPTA Transit Police received a call for a fight at approximately 3:45 p.m. at the bus loop at Broad and Olney. 

NJ Transit awarded $1.4 billion in CARES Act funding

New Jersey Transit will receive $1.4 billion in federal funding to keep operations moving after ridership plummeted during the coronavirus pandemic, announced President Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania extends expiration date for drivers licenses, learners permits, photo IDs

The expiration date was originally extended in late March, but due to the increased uncertainty of coronavirus the department now says documents scheduled to expire from March 16 to May 31 will be valid until Jun. 30.

SEPTA bus driver dies from COVID-19

A SEPTA bus operator has passed away from complications due to COVID-19.

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. 

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.

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: 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.

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.