Summary
Council adopted a resolution authorizing hearings on expanding student fare passes beyond the current 1.5-mile, weekday-only limits. Advocates said families pay more for transit than summer camp, and 30,000 students get no pass at all.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 21
- Last 30 days
- 20
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Families could save hundreds of dollars a year on student transit costs if the program expands.
Students and working families who rely on SEPTA for school, jobs and activities.
Mentions & discussions (4)
CITY COUNCIL — October 22, 2026
Council celebrated the Zero Fare Program and heard hours of testimony backing a permanent Transit Access Fund to fund free SEPTA passes for low-income riders. O'Rourke's new bill creating the fund was introduced and referred to committee.
CITY COUNCIL — April 30, 2026
Council adopted a resolution authorizing hearings on expanding student fare passes beyond the current 1.5-mile, weekday-only limits. Advocates said families pay more for transit than summer camp, and 30,000 students get no pass at all.
Philadelphia leaders connect with transit advocates during town hall
Philadelphia leaders connect with transit advocates during town hall WHYY
Philadelphia city leaders demand more funding from Pa. to run SEPTA
Philadelphia city leaders demand more funding from Pa. to run SEPTA NBC10 Philadelphia
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