SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion ...

In a report released Tuesday, SEPTA officials said cases of serious crimes -- including rape, murder and aggravated assault -- have dropped steadily through 2025 compared to previous years.

Serious crime has remained low, the report says. That includes a reduction in homicides, aggravated assaults, thefts and arsons.

SEPTA's Acting Police Chief Chuck Lawson talks about the challenges the agency is facing and the changes on the way during an interview with Action News on July 27, 2022.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a legal challenge Thursday questioning Act 40, the Republican-led state law that assigns a special prosecutor to handle crimes at – or near ...

SEPTA begins crackdown on quality of life crimes In an effort to promote safety and cleanliness, SEPTA transit police will begin issuing tickets -- with fines up to $150 -- for violations of low ...

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral argument Wednesday in Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's challenge to an act stripping him his power to prosecute crimes that occur within SEPTA.

SEPTA's police union says staffing in the department is a problem. "It's an issue in terms of public safety as we know. But even more so, it's a concern for our officers," FOP Lodge 109 President ...

SEPTA plans to raise base cash fares from $2.50 to $2.90 by September. Credit: Abhiram Juvvadi. The SEPTA recently announced significant changes to its service operations in response to mounting ...

PHILADELPHIA - A fire at SEPTA’s yard for out-of-service buses sends thick black smoke into the air, raising health concerns as investigators search for the cause of the blaze Thursday morning.

SEPTA faced a similar funding pitfall in late 2024, but was saved from cuts and fare increases by a reallocation of federal COVID-19 relief money. The deadline for a budget in Pennsylvania is June 30.

PHILADELPHIA -- A fire that damaged 40 decommissioned SEPTA buses at a Philadelphia storage yard on Thursday was caused by a battery on an electric bus, according to SEPTA. (The video in the ...