SEPTA will pay $230 million for new Key card system

SEPTA will pay $230 million for new Key card system after years of glitches on the old one
SEPTA’s board on Thursday approved spending up to $230 million for a new company to update its electronic fare-collection system despite concerns about the cost and the risks of switching as Philadelphia hosts the World Cup and other big events next year.
SEPTA to spend $211 million on new fare payment system that uses virtual Key cards
SEPTA Key 2.0 is a "next-generation system" that will allow riders to pay with virtual Key cards rather than the physical cards the current system uses. SEPTA also began accepting contactless payments through credit cards and smartphone apps in 2023. The SEPTA Key website, mobile app and call center will be upgraded, too.
SEPTA to spend $230M on replacing electronic Key Card system
The transit agency plans to phase in the new system to avoid any disruptions during the World Cup games and the celebration of the nation's 250th birthday next year.
Key 2.0: SEPTA to spend $230M on replacing electronic fare-collection system
The transit agency plans to phase in the new system to avoid any disruptions during the World Cup games and the celebration of the nation's 250th birthday next year.
SEPTA Key 2.0 is on the way: contract awarded for new fare payment system
The SEPTA Board awarded a $211 million contract to Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc. on Thursday for SEPTA Key 2.0, a next-generation payment system. SEPTA says it will “substantially improve” the customer experience,
SEPTA to spend $211M on new fare collection system
The existing SEPTA Key system is rapidly becoming obsolete. The replacement system will be able to handle a new generation of cashless technology.
SEPTA has cut $27 million to reduce a deficit and boost its case for new state transit money
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SEPTA’s former CEO Leslie Richards will keep getting paid in 2025 for ‘transition services’
Richards stepped down from her role at SEPTA but struck a deal with the transit agency’s board for a new 12-month contract.
Teen beaten and robbed at SEPTA station; suspects wanted
Police say a 15-year-old student was attacked shortly after 3:30 p.m. The victim had been on the train with his headphones.
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A 15-year-old was attacked at a SEPTA station by five juveniles. Police believe the five were trying to steal the victim's ...
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Teen assaulted by juveniles at Spring Garden SEPTA station: officials
Philadelphia police have opened an investigation after a 15-year-old was attacked at a SEPTA station. SEPTA confirmed the ...