SEPTA Strike Could Hit Philadelphia Students And Families Hard

CBS Philadelphia

November 7, 2024

It's buses like the No. 27 and more than 100 other routes across the city that may come to a halt if SEPTA and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 fail to reach a contract agreement by 11:59 p.m. Thursday.

A potential strike looms over Philadelphia, threatening to pull drivers, operators and other SEPTA workers from their routes and onto picket lines, which would disrupt bus, metro and trolley services across the region. Workers have already authorized a strike if no deal is reached by the deadline.

For many of the city's students, including those who rely on multiple transit options daily, the impact could be severe.

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