Without state funding, SEPTA's proposed cuts would impact thousands of riders
Among the proposed changes are a 21.5% fare hike, the elimination of 50 bus routes and five Regional Rail train lines, closing 66 stations and more.
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Among the proposed changes are a 21.5% fare hike, the elimination of 50 bus routes and five Regional Rail train lines, closing 66 stations and more.
Facing a $213 million funding gap in next year's budget, SEPTA on Thursday announced the potential for major 45% service cuts and fare hikes that would take effect without an increase in funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, part of Crozer Health in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, will remain open for now under a short-term deal reached Thursday. Joe Holden reports on the latest developments.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said President Trump's tariffs have created "chaos" and "confusion" in the commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has been touring industries around the commonwealth that could see impacts from President Trump's move to place tariffs on nearly all imports.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday the state legislature needs to act on providing funding for SEPTA and other mass transit agencies across the commonwealth. SEPTA says it would have to cut services, raise fare prices, and eliminate 50 bus routes and five Regional Rail train lines, closing 66 stations and curtailing service by 20% on the surviving routes.
SEPTA is set to announce major price hikes and service cuts as a part of its budget proposal on Thursday, a spokesperson for the transit system said Wednesday.
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