Delaware Valley TransitChek Newsfeed

SEPTA Fare Increases

Joe Fazekas — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:53:42 GMT

As you may know, effective July 9th, SEPTA's fares will be increasing. You may ask, “How will this affect the TransitChek program?” TransitChek will continue to provide the same seven denominations we currently offer--$15, $20, $21, $30, $35, $60, $65. These voucher denominations can be combined in $5 increments from $15 to $110 (with the exception of $25). Since a number of transit providers accept our TransitChek vouchers, it has been our policy not to change voucher amounts to mimic the fares of any one transit provider. Our program fees have not changed. Please note, the limit on TransitChek remains $110 per month/$1,320 per year. This limit is established by IRS tax code 132(f). If you have any questions about the TransitChek program, please contact us at 215-592-1800 or visit our websites: www.gettransitchek.org and www.transitchekselect.com. If you have questions about SEPTA or the fare increases, please contact SEPTA at 215-580-7800, or visit their website: www.septa.org or see the linked pdf document. Thank you for your continued support of TransitChek!

3/1/2007: Update on PATCO & TransitChek

E. Burke — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:24:32 GMT

PATCO is still in the pilot phase of the FREEDOM program. New fare gates and Automated Vending Machines have been installed at all PATCO stations. This equipment will operate along side PATCO's legacy (old) magnetic system, so that passengers may continue to use their plastic magnetic tickets during this period of transition.
Implementation at other stations will follow successful testing. A date is not yet available.

If you have questions about how to order TransitCheks once FREEDOM cards are implemented system-wide, please contact TransitChek at 215-592-1800. Updated materials are available on the front page of the TransitChek website at www.gettransitchek.org.

If you have questions about PATCO & the FREEDOM card, please contact PATCO directly at 856-772-6900 or visit their website www.ridepatco.org.

FREEDOM Card Electronic Transfers

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:22:02 GMT

If you would like to begin electronic transfer of TransitChek benefit amounts to the FREEDOM cards of employees that ride PATCO, instruct your employees to pick up a FREEDOM Card from PATCO and obtain their FREEDOM Card ID number. When placing your TransitChek order, you will need to complete the FREEDOM Card Total Spreadsheet listing employee card numbers and load amounts. Please complete this form electronically and email to custserv@commutercheck.com. If you are a current TransitChek participant, please attach a printed copy of this spreadsheet to your Re-Order Form. New TransitChek participants should attach a printed copy of the spreadsheet to the Order Form. The Re-Order Form for existing customers and the Order Form for new customers indicate your order totals for both FREEDOM Card electronic transfers and paper vouchers. You will not need to order paper vouchers for FREEDOM Card users. (If you have trouble viewing the forms, please right click on link and save form to your desktop.)

PATCO FREEDOM Card and TransitChek

Erin Burke — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:50:33 GMT

IRS Increases TransitChek Limit to $110/month for 2007

Joe Fazekas — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:48:59 GMT

The IRS released Revenue Procedure 2006-53 which increases the monthly tax free QTFB limits for transit from $105 to $110 in calendar year 2007. An excerpt of the relevant paragraph follows as well as a link to the entire document. "3.13 Qualified Transportation Fringe. For taxable years beginning in 2007, the monthly limitation under § 132(f)(2)(A), regarding the aggregate fringe benefit exclusion amount for transportation in a commuter highway vehicle and any transit pass, is $110."