SEPTA Cuts Service, Raises Fares Amidst Funding Crisis | JQJO

SEPTA is implementing a 20% service cut and a 21.5% fare increase starting August 24th due to a $213 million operating deficit. This will affect numerous bus routes, including eliminations and schedule reductions, as well as reduced frequency on subways, trolleys, and Regional Rail lines. These changes are expected to cause overcrowding. The cuts are attributed to years of underfunding by the state, although a proposed $168 million increase in funding is still pending.