SEPTA proposes 'major' fare increases, service cuts

SEPTA proposes service cuts, increasing fares by nearly 30% in 2025 amid budget crisis
SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit.
SEPTA proposes service cuts and fare increases of nearly 30%
Sauer said there will be two public hearings on the fare increase proposals beginning on Dec. 13 as well as hearings scheduled in the spring or late winter on the looming service cuts.
SEPTA warns of ‘death spiral': 30% fare increase, service cuts coming without state help
SEPTA officials say with no prospect of a statewide solution to ease ongoing financial woes, the mass transit provider needs a 'historically high' fare increase and plans 'major cuts' to services in the near future.
SEPTA proposes major fare hikes and cuts in service as it faces budget shortfall
SEPTA says there could be major fare hikes and a dramatic cut in service next year as it approaches what the agency calls a "fiscal cliff."
SEPTA proposes 'major' fare increases, service cuts: Here's how much and when
PHILADELPHIA - Philly commuters could be kicking off the New Year with some hefty fees to get around the city. SEPTA officials gathered Tuesday to announce the proposal of "historically high" fare increases and major service cuts to combat a hefty $240 ...
‘It's heartbreaking': SEPTA plans nearly 30% fare increase across the board
SEPTA officials say with no prospect of a statewide solution to ease ongoing financial woes, the mass transit provider needs a 'historically high' fare increase and plans 'major cuts' to services in the near future.
SEPTA proposes 2 fare hikes a month apart, plus service cuts next year to address budget gap
SEPTA says, since state lawmakers approved only a portion of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s transit funding plan, the transit authority is proposing two steep fare increases and deep service cuts to fill its $153 million budget gap.

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