US City Faces 21.5 Percent Transit Fare Hike as Service Cuts Loom
Philadelphia's transit system will increase fares by 21.5 percent starting New Year's Day and may cut services next summer. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced the news Tuesday in the face of severe financial shortfalls.
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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 service cuts and fare increases of nearly 30%
“For the last two years, we warned and discussed with everyone the fact that we would be facing major fare increases and severe service cuts without a new funding solution for the everyday operations of the public transportation system.” Sauer said ...
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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."
Philadelphia mass transit users face fare hikes of more than 20% and possible service cuts
Philadelphia’s mass transit system is proposing a 21.5% fare increase starting New Year’s Day and also considering severe service cuts that would take effect in the summer.
SEPTA Fare Increases, Service Cuts Could Happen To Transit Agencies Statewide: PA State Rep
SEPTA is proposing major fare increases and cutting services due to budget problems, something that could soon happen to transit agencies across Pennsylvania, according to a state House representative.
SEPTA proposes major fare increases and service cuts for 2025
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