News

Timeline of SEPTA's planned service cuts and fare hikes across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers now have only a few more hours to reach a deal to secure funding to cover SEPTA’s $213 million budget ...

Pa. Senate Republicans passed two years of funding for mass transit, but SEPTA says it needs more details

Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Senate also advanced a $47.6 billion state budget for 2025-26 that holds spending flat, but ...
Hoodline7h

SEPTA Plans Drastic Service Reductions and Fare Hikes in Philadelphia Amid Funding Challenges

SEPTA plans to reduce services and increase fares due to funding issues. From August 24, numerous bus routes will be cut or ...

Pennsylvania House committee rejects Republican plan for SEPTA funding as "doomsday" deadline looms

A Pennsylvania House committee voted down a bill the Republican-controlled Senate passed to infuse new funding into SEPTA.

Possible teachers strike looms for School District of Philadelphia amid threat of SEPTA cuts

The Federation of Teachers says it's ready to strike if the union does not reach a deal with the School District of by the ...
WHYY4h

SEPTA service cuts could add 275,000 vehicles to local roads, experts warn

Experts warn that proposed SEPTA service cuts could result in approximately 275,000 additional vehicles on roadways in the Philadelphia region.

Montco Lawmaker Blasts GOP Counterparts on SEPTA Funding

State Sen. Maria Collett said the GOP Senate failed residents of the Commonwealth over SEPTA and the state's budget.
6abc Action News22h

SEPTA funding crisis: How other major cities are tackling transit budget problems

Our Tamala Edwards has a look at how other major cities are tackling their transit budget problems.
WHYY1d

‘Lifeline for thousands’: Delaware officials plead with SEPTA, Pennsylvania lawmakers to preserve rail service to Philadelphia

The current proposal would eliminate the rail line that runs from Newark to Philadelphia, with stops in Stanton, Wilmington ...

Live updates: Lawmakers have hours to reach deal to stop SEPTA's ‘death spiral'

Pa. lawmakers have hours to reach a deal on transit funding to prevent SEPTA from implementing drastic service cuts and fare ...