SEPTA Limiting Ridership, Suspends Onboard Bus And Trolley Fares

PHILADELPHIA — In an effort to keep older riders and riders with disabilities safe during the new coronavirus pandemic, SEPTA has new rules for passengers on certain transit lines.

SEPTA said effective Wednesday, it will allow only 20 riders on buses at a given time. Trolleys will see 25 people at most, and the Norristown High Speed Line will allow 30 riders.

All onboard fare payments for trolleys and buses have been suspended, as well. Fares are still required at all SEPTA facilities with turnstiles.

Additionally, SEPTA having riders board buses, trolleys, and the Norristown High Speed Line in the back.

Riders who have disabilities and who are senior citizens will be able to board at the front doors.

Trolley routes 101 and 102 have been suspended, as well.

Thirteen SEPTA employees recently tested positive for the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Those employees are not working after getting the positive test results, SEPTA said.