PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - SEPTA will require all riders to wear face coverings starting Monday, June 8, as ridership is expected to increase as the region moves into the yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening plan. RELATED: Philadelphia, suburban counties move to yellow phase of reopening planSEPTA will also continue cleaning and sanitizing stations and vehicles as part of an effort to fight COVID-19.
In addition, rider limits for buses and trolleys will remain to promote social distancing, and there are signs marking off seats to indicate where passengers should sit to maintain a safe space.“As the region enters the Yellow Phase, more people will be returning to work and riding SEPTA,” SEPTA General Manager Leslie S.