SEPTA's New Fare Evasion Program Aims to Support Students
How SEPTA fare evasion program will impact students
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SEPTA has launched a Student Fare Diversion Program to address fare evasion among Philadelphia students. The initiative allows students caught evading fares to receive warnings instead of citations, promoting responsible use of public transport while protecting their records.
- 01The Student Fare Diversion Program started as a pilot this month to reduce fare evasion among students.
- 02Students caught fare evading can receive a warning or Student Contact Report instead of a citation if they present a valid district ID.
- 03The program allows a maximum of three violations before an official citation is issued, promoting guidance from adults.
- 04Fines for fare evasion can reach up to $300 and may result in a court date, impacting students' records.
- 05During the pilot phase, no official citations will be issued, allowing students to learn from their mistakes.
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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has initiated a Student Fare Diversion Program aimed at reducing fare evasion among Philadelphia students. This program, which began its pilot phase this month, allows students caught evading fares on school days to receive a warning or a Student Contact Report (SCR) instead of facing immediate fines. Students must present a valid district ID to qualify for this leniency. The program limits students to three violations before an official citation is issued. If violations occur outside of designated school days and hours, immediate citations will be enforced. This initiative is designed to encourage responsible use of public transport by allowing parents and educators to guide students. Fare evasion carries fines of up to $300 and can lead to court appearances, but during the pilot, no citations will be issued, providing students with a chance to learn without penalty.
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The program aims to reduce the financial burden on students while promoting responsible transit use.
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