On Wednesday, SEPTA announced a new Fare Restructuring Plan.
The plan was created to help ease the cost of travel for families, offer one free transfer, and also introduces a new three-day pass. There will also be no change to base cash fee or the discounted rate for riders with disabilities, according to a release.
The proposal is designed to benefit lower-income communities and promote efficiency. The new plan hopes to improve ridership.
The proposal was analyzed by Econsult Solutions Inc. Their analysis shows that shifting from a current one-seat commute means customers can transfer and cut their travel costs and their travel times.
5th Square, Philadelphia’s urbanist advocacy group is in support of the new plan.
5th Square co-chair, Dena Driscoll said in a release that, “SEPTA’s fare restructuring proposal is a watershed moment that promises more affordable, equitable, and seamless journeys for thousands of riders.”
Driscoll added, “As the analysis from Econsult shows, free transfers can increase ridership, support job growth especially for lower-income workers, help families ride together on transit, and catalyze the bus network redesign.”
In a release, SEPTA reports that every three years, SEPTA makes fare adjustments. If this proposed plan is approved, it will go into effect on July 1.
The full Fare Restructuring Plan will be shared on March 20 on SEPTA’s website. March 20 marks the start of the public comment period. SEPTA will host ten public hearings, starting on April 20, about the new plan.
“The Fare Restructuring Plan represents a significant step forward in our effort to improve equity, affordability, and ease-of-travel for our customers. It also ensures that SEPTA will be able to raise the revenue necessary to maintain current service levels across the system,” SEPTA General Manager Leslie S. Richards said in a release.
Richards added, “I look forward to a productive public dialogue about this proposal as we move forward.”
Here are are the basics of what you need to know about the new plan, according to a release.
Reduction in Child Fares:
New Three-Day Convenience Pass
No Increase in Cash Fare
Free Transfer Using the Travel Wallet on SEPTA Key
Fares for Disabled Riders
Modest Increases to Weekly and Monthly Passes
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