Transportation

Parent Flat Rate Program

The School District of Philadelphia will continue the program to provide a monthly payment to eligible parents who choose to opt out of District bus, van or cab assignments and instead drive their child to and from school.

• All registered families will receive $300 per month ($3,000 for the school year) for transporting their child to and from school.
• We also offer the option for families to receive $150 per month ($1,500 for the school year) to transport their child to school in the morning but still utilize bus, van or cab services in the afternoon.
• There is no option for utilizing busing services in the AM and the parent/guardian only transports the student in the afternoon. 

Please click on the link below for more information https://www.philasd.org/transportation/#parentflatrate

Monthly Payment Form

For questions or concerns contact fptransportation@ap-schools.org

Septa Fare Card:

Students in 7th-12th grade who live 1.5 miles from the school are eligible for a Septa Fare card.

1. What is a SEPTA Student Fare Card?

• The SEPTA Student Fare Card is a contact-free chipped card that is used by eligible students to board a SEPTA trolley, bus, and subway from 5:30 am to 8:00 pm. The SEPTA Student Fare Card will replace the Weekly Student Transpass.

2. Why is the Department of Transportation Services moving from the weekly Transpass to the SEPTA Student Fare Card?

• SEPTA is in the process of phasing out Transpass technology and equipment at all stations. The Department of Transportation Services must adapt to SEPTA’s new platform.

3. What are the benefits of the SEPTA Student Fare Card?

• Students will be issued a SEPTA Student Fare Card. As the student remains eligible and enrolled in the same school, the card can be utilized for the entire school year. The SEPTA Student Fare Card can also be utilized for multiple years if the student remains eligible and enrolled at the same school.
• https://www.philasd.org/transportation/septa-student-fare-card-f-a-q/#1625237810023-24a8321d-722b

General information on the program, as well as the Enrollment and Monthly Payment Forms, can be found at this link:

www.philasd.org/transportation/parent-flat-rate/