‘A Broken Covenant’ — Transportation Advocate on SEPTA Budget

Regional Rail riders fear SEPTA's 'doomsday budget'

Suburban SEPTA riders are feeling the pressure of the system's impending "doomsday budget," which was passed this week.

‘A broken covenant’ — transportation advocate on SEPTA budget

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What is doomsday budget and what SEPTA cuts mean for Philly, South Jersey commuters

SEPTA's board adopted a doomsday budget that will dramatically cut service to South Jersey in the coming months.

SEPTA approves budget that could result in nearly half of its services being cut without state funding

SEPTA’s board approved a budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Thursday that would result in cuts for 45% of its services and raised fares if the transit agency doesn’t

SEPTA board approves budget with 45% service cuts

A map released by SEPTA in April shows (in red) rail lines that would be shut down — or, in the case of two trolley lines, to be replaced by buses — in the budget passed on June 26. SEPTA PHILADELPHIA — The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority board has approved a fiscal 2026 budget including a 45% cut in service and a 21.5% fare increase to address a $213 million deficit. “This is a vote none of us wanted to take,” SEPTA Board Cha…

SEPTA approves budget that could result in nearly half of its services being cut

Starting July 1, SEPTA faces a $213 million budget deficit, which will lead to cuts starting on Aug. 24.