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Pa. Senate Republicans passed two years of funding for mass transit, but SEPTA says it needs more details

Pennsylvania’s GOP-controlled Senate also advanced a $47.6 billion state budget for 2025-26 that holds spending flat, but ...
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SEPTA Plans Drastic Service Reductions and Fare Hikes in Philadelphia Amid Funding Challenges

SEPTA plans to reduce services and increase fares due to funding issues. From August 24, numerous bus routes will be cut or ...

Pennsylvania House committee rejects Republican plan for SEPTA funding as "doomsday" deadline looms

A Pennsylvania House committee voted down a bill the Republican-controlled Senate passed to infuse new funding into SEPTA.
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SEPTA service cuts could add 275,000 vehicles to local roads, experts warn

Experts warn that proposed SEPTA service cuts could result in approximately 275,000 additional vehicles on roadways in the Philadelphia region.

Montco Lawmaker Blasts GOP Counterparts on SEPTA Funding

State Sen. Maria Collett said the GOP Senate failed residents of the Commonwealth over SEPTA and the state's budget.
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SEPTA funding crisis: How other major cities are tackling transit budget problems

Our Tamala Edwards has a look at how other major cities are tackling their transit budget problems.
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SEPTA funding still in limbo despite Pennsylvania Senate approval of budget amendment

Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety ...

Delaware SEPTA users wait to see if PA lawmakers approve budget before cuts to service

Pennsylvania's GOP-controlled state Senate approved a budget that Democrats oppose. The plan heads to the state House, ...

Live updates: Lawmakers have hours to reach deal to stop SEPTA's ‘death spiral'

Pa. lawmakers have hours to reach a deal on transit funding to prevent SEPTA from implementing drastic service cuts and fare ...