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SEPTA pursues big fare hike, service cuts

SEPTA 'death spiral' leads to proposed hikes, potential cuts at Delaware rail stops

SEPTA is in a budget shortfall. It has proposed systemwide fare hikes and promised route cuts to address its lack of funding.

NBC 10 Philadelphia on MSN · 16h

SEPTA warns of ‘death spiral': 30% fare hike, 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.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

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.

Yahoo · 1d

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.

Axios on MSN · 1d

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.

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Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 17h

SEPTA, community benefits funding, and a rush to approve: City Council members raise concerns about the 76ers’ arena proposal

On the first day of Philadelphia City Council’s high-profile hearings on the 76ers’ arena proposal, lawmakers raised concerns about the project’s potential impact on SEPTA, whether the $50 million community benefits agreement negotiated by Mayor Cherelle L.

WHYY · 3h

SEPTA, community benefits agreement threaten future of the Sixers’ arena proposal

Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City arena a reality.

CBS Philadelphia on MSN · 1d

Philadelphia City Council hearings begin on proposed Sixers arena with questions about SEPTA at forefront

Tuesday marked another big step in making a Philadelphia 76ers arena in Center City a reality.Philadelphia City Council held its first of several scheduled public hearings over the Sixers' proposal to build 76 Place at Market East.

CBS News12h

How is SEPTA funded? Inside the Philadelphia transit agency's budget – and what's behind the "death spiral"

News that SEPTA is proposing major fare increases and service cuts might come as a shock to riders. But the "transit ...

SEPTA rides may cost 21% more starting in January; severe service cuts could soon follow

The authority’s board of directors could vote on the higher fares at its Dec. 19 monthly meeting; if approved, they would ...

Philadelphia Mag21h

Here’s What SEPTA’s Next GM Must Do to Avoid Doomsday

Secure steady funding. Improve safety and security. And continue the transformations started under Leslie Richards.

SEPTA Transit union strike update: 4th day working without contract; what happens next?

With 5,000 employees ready to walk off the job, SEPTA's largest union continues talks for a new contract. FOX 29's Steve ...

1dOpinion

Ridership is up and crime is down, but SEPTA faces a challenging future | Editorial

The slow recovery and the end of federal COVID-19 relief money have left the agency facing a fiscal cliff — a $240 million ...

FOX 29 Philadelphia on MSN1d

New details: SEPTA police officer charged in child sexual exploitation case makes court appearance

New details have emerged after SEPTA Transit Police Officer, Brian Zenszer, 43, appeared in court Tuesday after being ...

WPHL Philadelphia on MSN1d

Negotiations continue Tuesday as SEPTA and union workers work to avoid strike

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Last day for Philadelphia's largest municipal union to vote on possible strike | Digital Brief

AFSCME District Council 33 is the largest union representing Philadelphia employees, covering over 9,000 members including ...

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