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SEPTA, which provides 800,000 daily trips to Philadelphia area residents, plans to cut nearly half its service and raise fares by more than 20% because of its steep budget deficit. (Credit: SEPTA via Visit Philadelphia)

August 4, 2025

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The first of SEPTA’s service cuts are set to occur in 20 days

As state funding stalls in budget negotiations, more than a month overdue, SEPTA plans to proceed with its 20% service …