Philadelphia’s Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has significantly increased penalties for fare evasion as part of a broader effort to improve safety and regain rider confidence. According to its 2025 mid-year crime report, SEPTA Transit Police issued 4,366 fare evasion citations in the first half of the year—a 74% increase compared to the same...
SEPTA Cracks Down on Fare Evasion with Higher Fines and Expanded Enforcement
Transit police report a 74% rise in fare evasion citations as part of a broader strategy to improve safety and restore rider confidence
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