SEPTA to add multi-rider feature to contactless payment system
SEPTA says riders can pay fares for up to five riders by using their credit and debit cards or mobile wallets beginning Friday, May 8.
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SEPTA says riders can pay fares for up to five riders by using their credit and debit cards or mobile wallets beginning Friday, May 8.
SEPTA customers will soon have an easier way to pay for multiple riders at once. On Friday, May 8, the Philadelphia-based transit agency is adding a multi-rider feature to its contactless payment system.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass to protect drivers in some of its buses. One driver said it feels "a lot safer" already.
SEPTA has had funding issues over the last few years.
Days after NJ Transit announced a controversial pricing plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Philadelphia's host committee announced a partnership to provide soccer fans a free subway ride home after games at the Linc.
The $2.7 billion budget includes money to buy new buses, trolleys, and cars on the El and Regional Rail.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
SEPTA's automated trolley enforcement officially starts Wednesday, April 1 after a monthlong warning period. Over 30 trolley cars are equipped with AI-powered cameras that can catch drivers violating parking restrictions and issue $51 fines. Jan Carabeo reports from University City.
The first phase of a major rehabilitation project on SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, or the "M," begins Sunday. Bus service will replace all trains between Bridgeport Station and the Norristown Transit Center for repairs on the Bridgeport Viaduct, which is more than 100 years old.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Starting on Saturday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
SEPTA's Ardmore station is now fully renovated and back open to the public after being closed for six years for construction.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined train station will open in downtown Ardmore on Monday.
A small dog named "Dottie" is safe after getting trapped on a SEPTA train track beam at the 63rd and Market platform Sunday.
Dottie the dog was rescued this week after she was spotted on a beam at a SEPTA station in Philadelphia. Reporter Eva Andersen digs into what comes next for this sweet pup.
ACCT Philly helped get a trapped dog down from a support beam at a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
Smoke billowed out from the underground SEPTA entrances in and around City Hall in Philadelphia on Wednesday, but service has been restored and so far there have been no residual delays Thursday morning. Brandon Goldner reports.
SEPTA said the fire started just after 3 p.m. and caused a power outage from 30th Street to Spring Garden stations, which closed part of the El for hours.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
Saturday will bring partly sunny weather to the Philadelphia area, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s with isolated storms.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
A copy of the Declaration of Independence sold for more than $3.6 million as part of a USA 250 Anniversary auction
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Saturday will bring partly sunny weather to the Philadelphia area, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-80s with isolated storms.
Police say Salis Hanrahan, 20, was fatally shot inside a house in the 400 block of Ripka Street in Roxborough on Wednesday.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to celebrate a momentous milestone in anchor Ukee Washington's career as he marks 40 years with the station.
A group of Good Samaritans helped save someone's life after a car was submerged in the Schuylkill River on Friday.
"Task," the hit HBO series, is filming parts of its second season in Manayunk, and it's hard to miss the production's presence in the Philadelphia neighborhood.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
Eugene Horsch, whose Olney home was searched in June after his arrest in Old City, was indicted on federal charges this week.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
This will be Kyle Schwarber's third year participating in the Home Run Derby and could set up a 2018 rematch between him and Harper.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in seven innings and struck out 11; Justin Crawford's base hit in the eighth inning drove in the game's only run, and the Phillies beat the Reds 1-0 in a pitcher's duel.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will compete at next week's Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Tree House Books will receive money from MLB and the Phillies to upgrade its literary center in North Philadelphia.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The hype is building for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Chilekasi Adele reports.
Josh Janove played eight sports growing up and made Towson University baseball history by playing all nine field positions in one single game, finishing on the pitcher's mound. Krystle Rich reports.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Ahead of Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game, the famous Budweiser Clydesdales horses made their delivery rounds in Center City Philadelphia.
The family of Nolan Wells, a missing teenager found dead on an island off Mississippi, is looking for answers. Wells' parents joined CBS Mornings and said they believe Wells was left behind.