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How to Get Around During the SEPTA Strike

SEPTA strike got you down?

Here are a few local options while SEPTA can’t get you where you need to go:

Bike:

Thanks to our friends at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, you’ve got handy bike-friendly maps! This map shows commuters all Indego bikeshare stations around the city, Regional Rail stations, bike shops, and all bike lanes in the city.

Because the Bike Coalition is awesome, they also included tips for first-time cyclists here.

IndegoRent a bike!

Zipcar:

  • BEST DEAL: $5/hour cars*
  • GUARANTEED CAR: Reserve for 4 days for $199*
  • OVERNIGHT COMMUTE: Reserve overnight (6pm-8:30am, Mon-Thu) for just $29

Rideshare:

Uber & Lyft

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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