PHILADELPHILADELPHIAPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA showed off how it's cracking down on fare jumpers Friday morning in Philadelphia's ...

SEPTA is cracking down on fare evaders with a $300 fine, new high-tech machines and a greater police presence.

The legislation, which would need voter approval, calls for putting 0.5% of the city's general fund toward free passes.

In years past, GOP lawmakers have demanded that SEPTA improve public safety on buses and trains, or kicked the can down the ...