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SEPTA’s Token.

In Philadelphia you can still buy tokens for a reduced fare on public transport. The regular cash fare is $2.25, but tokens are just $1.80 each, or five for nine dollars.

SEPTA token exposed with a Lumix LX7 on June 11, 2015.
SEPTA token exposed with a Lumix LX7 on June 11, 2015.

It’s best though, if you don’t lose the tokens before traveling.

How many other American cities still use this quaint system of fare collection?

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