SEPTA Gets $394M To Avoid Service Cuts For 2 Years

SEPTA Gets $394M To Avoid Service Cuts For 2 Years

As part of the release of funds, SEPTA will submit steps it is taking to increase efficiency to PennDOT every 120 days, officials said.

SEPTA plans to undo cuts next week if state OKs capital funding request – Metro Philadelphia

SEPTA will restore full service across all modes of transportation on Sunday, Sept. 14, if the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation approves its request to divert nearly $400 million in capital funding to cover operating costs. Scott Sauer, the authority’s general manager, announced the plan Friday, a day after a Philadelphia judge ordered SEPTA to undo the 20% service reductions implemented two weeks ago. It’s the latest development in the…

The Anxiety of SEPTA cuts felt by many at WCU, Abroad – The Quad: Student News Service of WCU

Image Credits: Transportation for America On Aug. 24, SEPTA approved cuts to services in Philadelphia and connecting counties. Currently, SEPTA clarifies that they are running at a 20% reduction of existing lines, upwards of a 3% fare increase across the board and the elimination of 32 bus routes.  SEPTA plans to further line eliminations and reductions on Jan. 1, 2026, including the regional rail lines that connect Philadelphia to Chester Count…