The authority’s board of directors could vote on the higher fares at its Dec. 19 monthly meeting; if approved, they would take effect at the start of 2025. Riders would be paying a 21.5% increase on top of an interim average fare increase of 7.5% intended to take effect Dec. 1.

Fares currently cost $2 when using the SEPTA Key and $2.50 when purchasing a Quick Trip or paying by cash. Regional Rail fares would range from $5 to $8.75, based on the zone, up from $3.75 to $6.50. A detailed breakdown of the proposed fare hikes can be ...

SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.

SEPTA says there could be major fare hikes and a dramatic cut in service next year as it approaches what the agency calls a "fiscal cliff."

SEPTA plans fare hikes and service cuts due to a $240 million deficit, proposing increased costs and a 20% reduction in transit services.

SEPTA is pressing forward with more fare hikes and service cuts in 2025 amid its ballooning budget deficit. Why it matters: The agency is facing the beginning of a "transit death spiral," COO Scott Sauer told reporters Tuesday.

Philly commuters could be kicking off the New Year with some hefty fees to get around the city. Here's a breakdown of the proposed SEPTA fare increases:

SEPTA officials will gather Tuesday morning to announce the proposal of a "historically high" fare increase, the first since 2017. The price hike would also be paired with major service cuts to combat a hefty $240 million budget deficit.