Because Philly’s transit authority = Scrooge.
At 11th and Locust two years ago, one Christmas tree learned the hard way riders aren’t allowed to bring objects on board that are too large to fit in their lap.
For at least a week, the gigantic pine sat forlornly at a Center City bus shelter — presumably after a SEPTA driver refused to let a human carry it on. The tree got so desperate looking that folks strapped a sign around its neck begging for a bus to accept it.
Yep, so much for holiday cheer. You’re not allowed tote home your regular-sized Christmas tree on any SEPTA vehicle this winter, including BSL/MFL subway cars, buses, trolleys or Regional Rail.
The transit authority doesn’t allow any foliage over a certain size, according to spokesperson Andrew Busch, though he was not able to provide specific dimensional limits.
