The service will expand SEPTA bus service to the Philadelphia suburbs.
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“Riders will be able to request a lift through their phones and see when a driver could arrive. SEPTA says there will be a 30-minute response time from the initial request.” The service will cost $2 with a KEY card or $2.50 cash, the same as fare on SEPTA buses. “Depending on what software the transit organization acquires, it's possible riders will be able to schedule rides in advance or create a recurring reservation.”
The service is designed to fill gaps in existing SEPTA bus service and expand transit to more areas and will use smaller buses equipped with bike racks.
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