Philadelphia PHLASH Unwraps New Holiday Evening Loop

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia PHLASH will operate a special schedule for the holiday season with daily service beginning Friday, November 28, and continuing through Wednesday, December 31.  Brand-new this season is the addition of a special Holiday Evening Loop.

Day-time Schedule: PHLASH has been running a weekend only service in September, October and November.  Beginning November 28 and through December 31, PHLASH will rev back up for the holiday season offering service 7-days a week to 20 locations. PHLASH arrives at each stop every 15 minutes between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. with the last pick up time marked at each stop.

What is the HOLIDAY EVENING LOOP? On November 28, the Holiday Evening Loop kicks off for the first time from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., seven nights a week. The Holiday Evening Loop, serviced by PHLASH, will operate a 15-stop loop, connecting passengers with key holiday attractions, shopping destinations, and performance venues throughout Center City. The evening service will also feature stops at Jefferson Station (formerly Market East Station) and Suburban Station, region rail train stations both offering connections to Amtrak at 30^th Street Station.

How much does each service cost? Passengers will be able to enjoy rides on both services from 10:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. for just $5 per person all-day, or $2 each per ride.

MORE INFORMATION AND A ROUTE MAP FOR BOTH THE
DAY-TIME AND EVENING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE HERE.

Partners and supporters: In addition to the support of the State legislature, the Corbett Administration, SEPTA and the IVCC Board of Directors, PHLASH would not be able to operate without the additional contributions from our non-profit and private sector partners including: The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Zoo, Please Touch Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, National Museum of American Jewish History, Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, The Franklin Institute, Reading Terminal Market, Shops at Liberty Place, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Barnes Foundation and Visit Philadelphia®.

The Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop seasonal transit program is managed by the Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC).  PHLASH vehicle service is provided by Krapf's Coaches. For more information about the PHLASH, visit www.phillyPHLASH.com.

SOURCE Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC)

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