SEPTA Silverliner V 834 leads a Warminster Line train bound for Center City Philadelphia toward the Hatboro Station in Hatboro, Pennsylvania by Dough4872 from Wikimedia Commons

Seniors age 65 and over can now ride regional SEPTA trains free for trips within the state of Pennsylvania. That’s not as big a cut as it might seem: Previously, seniors paid only $1 for the same rides. As part of the new deal, seniors pay half fare on trains that extend into New Jersey or Delaware. Local citizens should get a new SEPTA photo ID Key Card; visitors need only show a photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport. And, of course, the “Seniors ride free” policies continues for city transit systems in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. More information  

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