Editing SEPTA (section)

== Fares ==
Rides on SEPTA's transit services (buses, rapid transit, trolleys, and trackless trolleys) cost $2.50. This must be paid in exact change when using cash. Electronic payment methods allow transfers from one SEPTA transit service to another. This includes two free transfers. A number of interchanges between rapid transit lines can be used for free, without a transfer. Electronic payment methods previously offered rides for $2, but this was raised to match the cash base rate ($2.50) on December 1, 2024.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |title=What to know about SEPTA's fare increase |url=https://whyy.org/articles/what-to-know-septa-subway-trolleys-buses-fare-increase/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=WHYY |language=en-US}}</ref>

Fares on Regional Rail are based on fare zones reflecting the station's distance from Center City Philadelphia. Fares are higher on weekdays and lower during weekends and major holidays when paying with a SEPTA Key Card or a Quick Trip. Fares paid on board the train to the conductor are the same prices at all times. Until December 1, 2024, weekday evening fares were the same as weekend/holiday fares. SEPTA also offers intermediate fares for trips on Regional Rail that do not go through Center City Philadelphia and "via Center City Philadelphia" fares that can be used between two outlying stations that require travel through Center City Philadelphia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tickets |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/ticket/index.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref> These fares were raised to present levels on December 1, 2024.<ref name="auto"/>

Fares for the CCT Connect service cost $4.25.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Cash, Tokens, Transfers |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/transit/index.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref>

=== Passes ===
Several types of passes are available that allow a certain number of trips on transit and/or Regional Rail for a specified amount of time. These passes are only available on a SEPTA Key card. Paper passes have been discontinued.

The TransPass costs $25.50 weekly and $96 monthly and can be used for all transit rides within the time period. The TransPass is valid on Regional Rail for riders traveling between Zone 1 and Center City stations or the Airport Line. The TransPass can be used anywhere on Regional Rail on weekends and major holidays.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TransPass |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/pass/transpass.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref>

The TrailPass is available either weekly or monthly and can be used on Regional Rail up to the zone printed on the pass along with all transit rides within the time period. Prices for the TrailPass are based on fare zones reflecting distance from Center City Philadelphia. TrailPasses have anywhere privileges on weekends and major holidays.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TrailPass |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/pass/trailpass.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref>

The Cross County Pass costs $30.75 weekly and $115 monthly and can be used for all transit rides and all Regional Rail trips outside [[Center City, Philadelphia|Center City Philadelphia]] within the time period. The pass can be used with a payment of an additional Zone 1 fare for travel into Center City Philadelphia. Cross County Passes have anywhere privileges on weekends and holidays.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cross County Pass |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/pass/cross.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref>

The One-Day Anywhere FleX Pass (formerly called the One-Day Independence Pass) can be used for up to 10 trips in one day on transit and Regional Rail services, with an individual pass $13 and a three-pass bundle $35. An additional charge of $3.75 per individual pass must be paid for Regional Rail travel in New Jersey.<ref>{{Cite web |title=One-Day Individual & Family Independence Pass |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/pass/independence.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref>

The One-Day Neighborhood FleX Pass can be used on transit and Regional Rail, between Zone 2 and Center City Stations for 10 trips costing $10 for one day and $27 for a three-pass bundle. Additional surcharge applies to riders using the Neighborhood FleX Pass beyond Zone 2 stations on Regional Rail.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fare Products |url=https://www.septakey.org/info/fare-products |access-date=August 8, 2023 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref>

The One-Day Convenience Pass allows for 8 rides on transit services in one day for $6, while the Three-Day Convenience Pass allows for 24 rides on transit services in a 72-hour period for $15.00. The pass is not valid on Regional Rail.<ref>{{Cite web |title=One Day Convenience Pass |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/pass/convenience.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref>

SEPTA offers the SEPTA Key University Pass to college students at [[University of Pennsylvania]], [[Temple University]], [[Drexel University]], [[University of the Arts (Philadelphia)|University of the Arts]], and [[Saint Joseph's University]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=University Pass for College Students |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/discount/college.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref> These passes can be monthly or semester-based, and allow 960 rides over the course of the semester; fares are discounted by approximately 10 percent.

=== Reduced fares ===
SEPTA allows senior citizens to apply for Senior Fare Cards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SEPTA Senior Fare Card |url=https://www5.septa.org/travel/fares/senior-fare-card/ |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority |language=en-US}}</ref> This allows them to ride transit services and Regional Rail trains in Pennsylvania for free with identification; fares on Regional Rail trains operating to Delaware or New Jersey are half the weekday fare. Disabled persons may apply for a Reduced Fare Card.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Reduced Fare Program |url=https://www5.septa.org/travel/cct/reduced-fare-program/ |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority |language=en-US}}</ref> This allows them to ride transit services for half price and Regional Rail trains for half the weekday fare with identification.

SEPTA allows all children under the age of 12 to ride for free with a fare-paying adult. Children riding alone must pay regular fares.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Children's Fares |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/discount/children.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref> SEPTA offers special fares for students in K–12 schools who ride SEPTA to get to school. The SEPTA Key Student Fare Card program provides students with a SEPTA Key card that can be used for up to 8 trips per school day, between 5:30 AM and 8:00 PM. Cards can be upgraded to be used on Regional Rail.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kindergarten through 12th Grade Students |url=http://www.septa.org/fares/discount/students.html |access-date=October 23, 2017 |publisher=SEPTA}}</ref>

SEPTA is currently partnering with the City of Philadelphia on running Zero Fare, a 2-year pilot program that will allow residents who live near or below the [[Poverty threshold]] to ride all services for free.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zero Fare {{!}} Programs and initiatives |url=https://www.phila.gov/programs/zero-fare/ |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=City of Philadelphia |language=en-US}}</ref> Riders cannot apply on their own. 90% of them will be selected randomly based on age and income, and the remaining 10% will be enrolled through a number of community organizations. SEPTA reported positive results at the end of the first year of the program, during which 24,000 Zero Fare Key Cards were distributed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lynch |first=Cherise |date=2024-10-18 |title=Philadelphia plans to give out free SEPTA fare cards to 20,000 residents in need |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/transportation-and-transit/philadelphia-zero-fare-program-second-year-free-septa-key-card/4003324/ |access-date=2024-10-19 |website=NBC10 Philadelphia |language=en-US}}</ref> During the second year, SEPTA plans to distribute a further 20,000 cards by June 30, 2025.