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Transpass Is Still A Trans Problem

Started by Shana A, June 08, 2011, 09:50:41 AM

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Shana A

Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Transpass Is Still A Trans Problem In Philly
Posted by Monica Roberts at 12:00 AM

http://transgriot.blogspot.com/2011/06/transpass-is-still-trans-problem-in.html

But for transpeeps in the Philadelphia area, they are still locking horns with SEPTA over their policy of putting 'M' or 'F' stickers on monthly transit passes in order to stem the tide the transit agency claims of $4.9 million in annual revenue losses from people allegedly sharing passes.    But opponents and even SEPTA admits there is no way of determining if the alleged fraud is actually occurring, much less have any way of tracking it.

The sticker system that was put in place to combat it has led to gender policing by SEPTA personnel and Philadelphia area transpeople such as Christine Arcila being affected by it.
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