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As SEPTA Shortfall Looms, Riders Say Possible Major Cuts Would Hurt Families, Businesses In Philadelphia Area
"We only have one car in our household," said one woman. "I don't know what we'd do if I couldn't take the train to work."
May 20, 2025
SEPTA is, once again, facing a major hole in its budget. The Philadelphia-based transit agency says it's staring down a $213 million shortfall in its operating budget starting on July 1. If it doesn't get money from the state, leaders say major cuts will take place across its system.
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On Monday, SEPTA held its first public hearing on its operating budget, drawing dozens of speakers who expressed concerns about what the cuts could mean to them.
"We only have one car in our household," said one woman. "I don't know what we'd do if I couldn't take the train to work."
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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