Student Fare Tap Compliance

At a glance

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• What: Assigned student fare cards that are never tapped, and how to address non-use and misuse.
• Where it stands: At the October 6, 2026 hearing the district said it guarantees payment for at least 33,200 students a month this year; SEPTA described a diversion program and outreach, and one commenter urged positive incentives.

Sources

• 2026-10-06 - Committee on Transportation & Public Utilities

Log

• 2026-10-06 - Committee on Transportation & Public Utilities - At the October 6, 2026 hearing the district said it guarantees payment for at least 33,200 students a month this year; SEPTA described a diversion program and outreach, and one commenter urged positive incentives.