# SEPTA Transit Watch

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1231139910](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1231139910)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1231139910`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ELERTS Corp
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (618 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-18
- **First published:** 2017-07-16
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/septa-transit-watch/id1231139910)
- **Website:** [http://elerts.com/](http://elerts.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://elerts.com/privacy/](http://elerts.com/privacy/)

## Description

SEPTA Transit Watch provides a quick, discreet way for riders to report suspicious activity to SEPTA Transit Police using photos, text, and location from the app's home screen. It offers two fast actions: Report a Problem to send text or photos to the SEPTA Transit Police, and Call SEPTA Police for an immediate connection.

Offline reporting ensures reports are stored when cellular service is unavailable and sent when connectivity returns, with the system prioritizing quick updates by sending text before pictures. The app also supports BOLO alerts for persons of interest and allows anonymous reporting to protect user privacy.

## Rankings

- #68,468 — Overall

## Review summary

Users value fast, responsive support and easy reporting via the app, and note that authorities sometimes respond quickly. However, repeated feedback highlights a gap between reporting and action, with little visible follow-up and perceived enforcement inefficacy. Technical issues (crashes, photo uploads) and usability improvements (clear direction/location input) are common negatives. Overall, the app is useful for safety reporting but suffers from reliability and impact concerns.

### Pros

- Quick responses from SEPTA staff after submitting reports.
- Easy-to-use reporting interface for hazards and incidents.
- Reports often lead to police or staff engagement and safety improvements.

### Cons

- Lack of visible follow-up or action after reporting.
- App reliability issues and bugs (crashes, cannot attach photos, input problems).
- Perceived lack of enforcement impact; reporting seen as PR rather than resulting in enforcement.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1231139910)