SEPTA’s About to Get More Expensive
Pretty soon, you’re going to have to fish a little more dough from your pocket if you want to take SEPTA.
The transportation agency just approved system-wide fare hikes that will kick in on July 1st. The increases were first proposed in March, just before SEPTA unveiled its budget plan.
Changes include a 20 cent increase in the price of a SEPTA token (from $1.80 to $2) and a 25 cent increase in cash/quick trips (from $2.25 to $2.50). Regional Rail passes will rise by as much as $13.
Before you get too frustrated, know that fare increases are typical every three years, and we’re overdue – the last occurred in 2013, and price hikes were delayed in 2016 because of the SEPTA key rollout (which went so smoothly).
- Cash Fare/Quick Trip: Increase from $2.25 to $2.50
- Discounted single ride with SEPTA Key Travel Wallet/Token: From $1.80 to $2
- Disabled Fare: From $1 to $1.25
- Paratransit/Shared Ride: $4 to $4.25
- Weekly TransPass: From $24 to $25.50 (up to 56 trips for one customer)
- Monthly TransPass: From $91 to $96 (up to 240 trips for one customer)
- Weekly TrailPasses: Currently $27.25-$53, depending on zone; Increase to $28.25-$55.75 (up to 56 trips for one customer)
- Monthly TrailPasses: Currently $101-$191, depending on zone; Increase to $105-$204 (up to 240 trips for one customer)
- Convenience Pass: From $8 to $9
- Independence Pass: Individual – $12 to $13; Family – $29 to $30
- Ten Trip Discounted Fares for Regional Rail: Currently $38-80 depending on zone; Increase to $40-$82.50. (Please note: Ten-Trip Tickets will be replaced upon implementation of the SEPTA Key)
- Parking: Regional Rail surface lot daily parking fee will increase from $1 to $1.25 with implementation of the SEPTA Key. Surface lot monthly permits will increase from $20 to $25.
| Railroad Division | Current | Proposed | SEPTA Key | Fare Kiosk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly TrailPass Zone 1 | $27.25 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.25 |
| Weekly TrailPass Zone 2 | $36.50 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Weekly TrailPass Zone 3 | $44.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Weekly TrailPass Zone Anywhere | $53.00 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.75 |
| Monthly TrailPass Zone 1 | $101.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Monthly TrailPass Zone 2 | $135.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Monthly TrailPass Zone 3 | $163.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Monthly TrailPass Zone Anywhere | $191.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
The full details of the fare hikes are posted online.
