| Reimbursement or discount for November passes |
[10 Nov 2009|01:05pm] |
Right now, SEPTA will reimburse you for the weekly TransPass you bought for last week, so long as you never had it punched for using it on Regional Rail.
As for monthly TransPasses, SEPTA is telling us to continue using the November pass, and then surrender it to the sales clerk for a $20 discount on your December, January, or February pass.
You should be able to get your refund or discount from the same sales location where you bought your pass in the first place.
Source and more details: philly.com. Pass it on! I only kinda accidentally found this today.
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[09 Nov 2009|11:22am] |
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Just saw this when I looked at a CBS 3 update on Twitter. It seems that SEPTA has a Twitter page now.
http://twitter.com/septa
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| How much you want to bet that The Gov.'s threat had something to do with it? |
[09 Nov 2009|11:19am] |
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SEPTA is saying the strike is over
Now I wait for the Frontier lines to get back up and running (since I live in the suburbs). And just in time for Christmas! LOL
But hey, I'm happy because I felt so sorry for all those poor elderly and disabled people who can't drive and have to use (as George Lopez once called it) "the public option." I mean, the ones in the 'burbs had options (I know where I live in Bucks County, there is a program that can help them) but what about the ones in the city?
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| Don't look good, kids |
[06 Nov 2009|12:57pm] |
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Posted on Fri, Nov. 6, 2009
SEPTA Strike, Day 4: Hopes fading for settlement
By Paul Nussbaum
INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Hopes for an end today to a transit strike receded as union leaders reviewed a revised contract offer from SEPTA.
Leaders of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 did not immediately respond to the latest offer, and the lack of movement was seen as an indication that a settlement would not be reached in time to get city buses, subways and trolleys running in time for this afternoon's rush hour.
Gov. Rendell and U.S. Rep. Bob Brady met with leaders of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 last night. Rendell and Brady emerged cautiously optimistic, though they had sounded similar notes last Saturday before the union went on strike.
The 5,100 bus drivers, subway and trolley operators and mechanics went on strike at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Their leaders rejected a contract that included a $1,250 bonus upon ratification, a 2.5 percent raise the second year, and a 3 percent raise in each of the final three years.
It also called for no increase in the workers' health-insurance contributions, which are 1 percent of base pay. It called for a graduated increase in workers' contributions to their pensions, from 2 percent to 3.5 percent, and an increase in the maximum pension payment to retirees, from $27,000 a year to $30,000 a year.
In addition to increased pension contributions from SEPTA, the union was seeking a 3 percent raise for each year of a four-year contract.
Pensions have emerged as a key sticking point. Union President Willie Brown said Wednesday that the strikers would "stay out as long as it takes to secure our pension."
The union also wants more control over "job picking" rights.
Since the strike began, riders have turned to their cars and the still operating Regional Rail system, jamming roadways and packing already crowded commuter trains.
The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia also reports that a count conducted at the Walnut and Chestnut Street Bridges on Wednesday indicated that the strike had prompted a 38 percent spike in bicycle ridership.
The strikebound operations handled more than 900,000 fares daily.
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20091106_SEPTA_Strike__Day_4__Could_a_settlement_be_near_.html
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| In case you were under a rock today... |
[03 Nov 2009|09:32pm] |
They're on strike again!
Yeah, real nice one. They avoid the black eye by not striking during the World Series but they do this. WTF?!
I would of been more sympathetic but how can I be when I see a lot of people (myself included) being out of work and these people wanting more money. I think Nutter said it best when he said there's no money. It's true...I mean, we're in the midst of the worst recession EVER for crying out loud!
So what's your thoughts, kids?
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| SEPTA announces plan in case of strike |
[29 Oct 2009|08:54am] |
[Note: The deadline for contract talks is Friday evening @ 11:59PM EDT. The union could start their walk-out as early as Saturday morning at 12:01AM EDT, thereby effectively causing a major embarassment and traffic snafu in South Philadelphia over the weekend as the Pearl Jam concert, two World Series games, and an Eagles home stand against the Giants are all scheduled at some point over the weekend. How timely...NOT!]
Warning "most service in Philadelphia would stop," SEPTA released its plan for commuters in case a transit union goes through with a strike threat.
Link: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=resources/traffic&id=7087706
Service Interruption Guide in case of possible strike action.
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