SEPTA app review: the official companion app of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Introduction

With schedule information, real-time updates, trip planning, fare options, social media connections, and customer service support, this app is a must-have for having the entire SEPTA transit network available from the palm of your hand.

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This is a great app which looks great and runs very smoothly, delivering up-to-date and accurate schedule information so that you can always know exactly when trains, trolleys, and buses are due to arrive and depart.

If you’re a resident of southeastern Pennsylvania then you’re definitely going to want to check out this app.

The SEPTA Network at Your Fingertips

The home screen of SEPTA is entitled “Realtime” and it offers a handful of features that are sure to prove invaluable to those of you who frequently use their services.

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Next to Arrive enables you to type in your start and end destinations, and within seconds you’ll be presented with details of the next trains to arrive so that you can know exactly when you need to leave the house.

TrainView offers a very cool map view of your area which displays the network of rail lines, while TransitView provides a comprehensive list of all of the many services within the SEPTA network, complete with service updates and a map view of departure points.

 

Very Impressive Level of Functionality

Another great feature is Find Nearest Location which uses your device’s integrated GPS in order to determine your current location so that you can immediately begin viewing details of SEPTA locations that are close to your local area.

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Personally, I think the most important feature of this app is the Schedules section. This is where you’ll find full weekly schedules for all of the various train, trolley, and buses throughout the SEPTA network, with coverage across multiple lines.

I also think the Connect section is a great addition as it provides links to Fare Information, Customer Service lines, and even links to the SEPTA Facebook and Twitter pages. This section also enables you to leave comments, so this is the place to leave your positive remarks as well as any complaints you might have.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• The entire SEPTA transit network at your fingertips
• View schedules for various train, trolley, and bus services across a variety of lines
• View the entire SEPTA map in a zoomable high-resolution format
• Direct access to the SEPTA Facebook and Twitter pages
• Use your device’s integrated GPS to locate your nearest SEPTA location

 

Cons                                                          

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority transit network is quite expansive, so I think the developer has done a great job of making sure the SEPTA provides a comprehensive service for everyone who needs it.

This is obviously quite a niche development that won’t have global, or even national appeal, but to those who will benefit from it, I think it will prove to be quite the lifesaver!