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There's a correlation between more police officers and citations for fare evasion and fewer thefts and assaults, the agency ...
SEPTA Police Chief Chuck Lawson said the crackdown on fare evasion and other crimes on the transit system is improving safety and quality of life.
SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.
Serious crime has remained low, the report says. That includes a reduction in homicides, aggravated assaults, thefts and arsons.
SEPTA announced Tuesday that crime levels have stayed down across most categories, thanks to increased enforcement of fare ...
SEPTA says far too many Philadelphians aren't paying to ride the transit system. It costs the agency about $50 million yearly ...
Another, from Picozzi, talks generally about the benefit of “public-private partnerships,” updated bus routes, sales of advertising and naming rights, a crackdown on crime and fare evasion ...
CBS News Philadelphia rode along a SEPTA bus to get a behind-the-scenes look at its fare evasion task force.
SEPTA kicks off new fare evasion enforcement blitz at Philadelphia's Huntingdon Station Those who skip paying the fare could be hit with a $300 fine.
We deliver the latest top local stories to your inbox. According to the report, total crime on the system is 28% lower than the three year average preceding 2024. SEPTA has also reported its crackdown ...
The April 10 announcement noted that, beginning in July, SEPTA will cut service by 45% and implement a 21.5% fare increase.