In a move that has sparked significant concern among state legislators and the public, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has unveiled a proposal to implement a substantial

SEPTA has struggled to regain pre-pandemic ridership figures. It put off 2020 fare hikes, but now faces a $240 million deficit that it said will require rate hikes and service cuts to shore up.

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 is pressing forward with more fare hikes and service cuts in 2025 amid its ballooning budget deficit. Why it matters: The agency is facing the beginning of a "transit death spiral," COO Scott Sauer told reporters Tuesday.

SEPTA officials on Tuesday announced a proposal for what they called a "historically high" fare increase for public transportation in Philadelphia, as well as cuts to service. The changes could set off a "transit death spiral,

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.