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.
Philadelphia mass transit users face fare hikes of more than 20% and possible service cuts
Philadelphia's mass transit system has proposed an across-the-board 21.5% fare increase that would start New Year’s Day as well as severe service cuts that would take effect next summer. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority announced its plans on Tuesday and scheduled a Dec.
Philadelphia mass transit users face fare hikes of more than 20%, possible 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 pursues big fare hike, service cuts amid "death spiral"
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 proposes steep fare hikes, massive service cuts to begin Jan. 1
The cost to ride subways and buses may jump to $2.90 as the transit authority seeks to eliminate a $240 million budget deficit. Regional Rail tickets also may increase.
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