SEPTA customers may soon be able to pay for bus, subway and trolley fares with the tap of a smartphone button -- no Key Card needed.
A pilot program for the mobile phone app-based ticketing system began in July, SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch told NBC10. Participants mostly included SEPTA employees.
“Right now, we are focusing on getting mobile ticketing (paying fares via the SEPTA app) available on buses, subways and trolleys,” Busch said.
Regional Rail will be added to the program at a later date.
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Busch said a second pilot program for SEPTA customers can be expected in September.
“Tentatively, we are looking at October for launching it for all customers to use on buses, subways and trolleys,” Busch added. “Regional Rail could launch in spring 2023.”
Riders who are interested in participating in the pilot program can complete this survey.
