Politics & Government
Philadelphia Councilmembers Urge State To Provide Additional Funding For SEPTA Amid Budget Shortfall
SEPTA said fares could increase by 30% and service could be cut by 20% by early next year if lawmakers don't act.
September 13, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — City leaders in Philadelphia said they have 240 million reasons to be concerned about SEPTA's future. That number represents the amount of money the transit agency is short in its operating budget.
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SEPTA said fares could increase by 30% and service could be cut by 20% by early next year if lawmakers don't act.
"Concerning. It's very concerning," said Doha Ibrahim, a junior at Temple University.
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