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.
SEPTA postpones long-planned bus route overhaul amid likely fare hikes and service cuts
The revolution has been postponed. SEPTA’s long-planned reorganization of the region’s bus network, designed to make trips more frequent and reliable, is now on hold as authority officials plan for a fare increase and deep cuts in transit service. The decision to halt the Bus Revolution program was characterized as an indefinite “suspension.”
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.
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.
SEPTA proposes 'major' fare increases, service cuts: Here's how much and when
Philly commuters could be kicking off the New Year with some hefty fees to get around the city. Here's a breakdown of the proposed SEPTA fare increases:
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SEPTA rides may cost 21% more starting in January; severe service cuts could soon follow
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SEPTA proposes steep fare hikes, massive service cuts to begin Jan. 1
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US Postal Service warns it must continue cost cuts or remains on path to possible bailout
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