SEPTA Board Approves 7.5% Fare Increase for Dec. 1
4 days ago · PHILADELPHIA (November 21, 2024) – The SEPTA Board today approved the first of two proposed fare increases, as the Authority faces a $240 million annual budget deficit with the exhaustion of federal COVID relief funds. SEPTA held public hearings last month regarding the 7.5% fare increase, which will go into effect on December 1. The Travel ...
News – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority - SEPTA
Oct 29, 2024 · SEPTA Launches Enhanced Detour Information on SEPTA.org PHILADELPHIA (October 29, 2024) – SEPTA has launched improvements to the way it displays bus detour information on its website, SEPTA.org, part of an array of improvements to its customer-facing…
SEPTA receives $153M in federal funds, pausing new year fare hike
2 days ago · SEPTA’s then-$49.2 million deficit — roughly equivalent to today’s gap in inflation-adjusted terms — was wiped out instantly. SEPTA welcomed the temporary boost as a reprieve from a “death spiral” of steep fare hikes and drastic service cuts, but acknowledged it still must have a share of a steady source of new funding for state ...
SEPTA to receive $153 million in "flexed" state highway ... - CBS News
2 days ago · CBS News Philadelphia Live. Pennsylvania is redirecting or "flexing" $153 million in federal highway money to SEPTA, enough to cover its deficit, officials announced Friday.
Gov. Shapiro announces $153 million for SEPTA to avoid service …
2 days ago · Shapiro, a Democrat, said the $153 million can help SEPTA avoid service cuts and steeper fare increases until he can come to an agreement on a wider transportation funding deal with state lawmakers.
SEPTA will get $153M in federal funding to avoid cuts
2 days ago · SEPTA is a prime beneficiary: It received $757 million in state sales tax money in 2023 to cover operating costs like salaries. Still, facing high inflation, reduced ridership because of remote work, and the end of federal pandemic aid, the agency has said it needs more funding to be sustainable and complete some planned service revisions .
Governor Shapiro Authorizes $153M in SEPTA Funding
2 days ago · News Governor Shapiro Throws SEPTA a $153 Million Life Preserver. The cavalry rode to SEPTA’s rescue today and pulled it back from the fiscal cliff.
Shapiro orders flexing of $153M to stop SEPTA’s ... - NBC10 …
3 days ago · Shapiro's announcement also comes a day after SEPTA's Board approved an initial 7.5% fare hike that will take effect at the start of December.. SEPTA Chief Operating Officer Scott Sauer told NBC10 ...
SEPTA approves 1st of 2 planned rate hikes amid major budget ... - CBS News
3 days ago · Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
SEPTA to Increase Regional Rail Service; New Schedules for All …
PHILADELPHIA (August 26, 2024) – SEPTA is increasing Regional Rail service next month by adding 99 weekend trains and 24 weekday trains to the schedule. New timetables for all lines will go into effect on Sunday, September 8. These service additions will restore 80% of pre-COVID service on weekdays (up from 77%) and 84% on weekends (up from 63%).