SEPTA will pay $230 million for new Key card system

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 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.
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 will pay $230 million for new Key card system after years of glitches on the old one
The board signed two contracts worth $230 million with Cubic Transportation Systems to install the system and operate customer service.
SEPTA hires new vendor to run its problem-plagued fare card system
SEPTA has hired a new company to run its problem-plagued fare card system. The board approved spending $211 million over 12 years with the new vendor to design a new system, dubbed SEPTA Key 2.0.
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Teen attacked by juveniles at Spring Garden SEPTA station: officials
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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.
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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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SEPTA's first female train engineer celebrates retirement after 40 years of service
"Jackie Pettyjohn was a trailblazer for female train engineers. SEPTA is grateful for her 40 years of service, and we wish ...
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Retired SEPTA bus driver speaks out after man fatally struck in South Philly: 'That mirror is too large'
A retired SEPTA bus driver is speaking out about blind spots for buses after a couple was hit by one in South Philly on ...
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