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SEPTA to spend $211 million on new fare collection | new payment system to be complete by 2029
SEPTA approved over $200 million contract for a new payment system. The next-generation system called SEPTA Key 2.0 will be designed and installed by Cubic Transportation Systems. It will be used to collect fares on SEPTA’s buses,
SEPTA to spend $211M on new fare collection system
The existing SEPTA Key system is rapidly becoming obsolete. The replacement system will be able to handle a new generation of cashless technology.
SEPTA to spend $211 million on new fare payment system that uses virtual Key cards
SEPTA Key 2.0 is a "next-generation system" that will allow riders to pay with virtual Key cards rather than the physical cards the current system uses. SEPTA also began accepting contactless payments through credit cards and smartphone apps in 2023. The SEPTA Key website, mobile app and call center will be upgraded, too.
SEPTA considering a new company to run its problem-plagued fare card system
The SEPTA Board will vote on a new company to operate its beleaguered Key fare card. The Key card, under current operator Conduent, has been prone to glitches and millions in cost overruns since it was introduced in 2016.
SEPTA will pay $230 million for new Key card system after years of glitches on the old one
The board signed two contracts worth $230 million with Cubic Transportation Systems to install the system and operate customer service.
Key 2.0: SEPTA to spend $230M on replacing electronic fare-collection system
The transit agency plans to phase in the new system to avoid any disruptions during the World Cup games and the celebration of the nation's 250th birthday next year.
SEPTA has cut $27 million to reduce a deficit and boost its case for new state transit money
SEPTA is trimming costs as it drafts a new operating budget and hopes to wring new state dollars from the legislature. So far ...
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Teen beaten and robbed at SEPTA station; suspects wanted
Police say a 15-year-old student was attacked shortly after 3:30 p.m. The victim had been on the train with his headphones.
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SEPTA's first female train engineer celebrates retirement after 40 years of service
"Jackie Pettyjohn was a trailblazer for female train engineers. SEPTA is grateful for her 40 years of service, and we wish ...
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SEPTA announces extra service and free rides for NFC Championship
SEPTA has announced extra service on the Broad Street Line [B] for Sunday’s Eagles game against the Washington Commanders.
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WMATA invites SEPTA to wager on Commanders, Eagles game
With the big matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 26, there are plenty of ...