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Commuter Benefits Discount Increasing This Fall

News from June 21, 2023

Penn Parking & Commuter Services recently announced that, starting in September, there will be a significant increase in the discount the University provides to eligible faculty, staff, and postdocs who use Philadelphia regional public transportation to commute.

Currently, Penn’s commuter benefit provides a 5% discount on commuter fares and passes purchased through pre-tax payroll deductions and 10% discount on SEPTA monthly passes. 

Effective September 1, 2023, the University plans to raise the discount on Philadelphia regional passes to 50% with a maximum discount of $105 per month. The new discount is scheduled to coincide with the Department of Parking & Commuter Services’ launch of a new program management platform that will offer an enhanced user interface and related support services.

This 50% discount will be available for transportation options including SEPTA’s Monthly City TransPass and Monthly Regional TrailPass (SEPTA Key’s Travel Wallet is not included), PATCO, New Jersey Transit, and Amtrak’s Prepaid 10-pack tickets and Monthly Pass. 

For more information, read the June 21 myHR newsletter.