SEPTA service cuts, first day of school in Philadelphia set to clash on Monday

SEPTA riders are bracing for a commuting nightmare on Monday as the transit authority plans to slash services by 20% on the first day of school in Philadelphia.

SEPTA service cuts: Riders stage sit-in at Senator Picozzi's office due to funding crisis

Members of The 215 People’s Alliance say they plan to camp out at Republican State Senator Joe Picozzi’s office until funding for SEPTA is approved in Harrisburg.

SEPTA ambassadors to assist commuters this week ahead of looming service cuts

SEPTA staffers will be at key transportation hubs across southeastern Pennsylvania this week ahead of a wave of service cuts set to begin next week.

SEPTA ambassadors to assist riders ahead of upcoming service cuts
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SEPTA staffers will be at key transportation hubs across southeastern Pennsylvania this week ahead of a wave of service cuts set to begin next week.

SEPTA service cuts move forward after failing to secure crucial funding

Faced with a $213M budget crisis, SEPTA will move forward with sweeping service cuts after the deadline has past to secure crucial funding from Pennsylvania leaders.

SEPTA service cuts loom as Pennsylvania House passes updated mass transit funding bill

Pressure is mounting on the Pennsylvania State Senate to approve a budget with vital funding for SEPTA, as they are scheduled to return to session Tuesday afternoon.

SEPTA faces federal inquiry over storage of decommissioned electric buses

After a fire at a SEPTA storage yard damaged many decommissioned electric buses, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has launched an investigation.

SEPTA sets timeline for implementing major service cuts without state funding

SEPTA says they have until Aug. 14 for state lawmakers to approve funding or else they will be forced to implement service cuts that amount to a 20% overall reduction in services.

SEPTA announces deadline for funding to avoid major service cuts
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Without additional state funding approved by Aug. 14 SEPTA says they will have to implement a 20% cut to all services, including the elimination of 32 bus routes and reduced service on all rail lines.

SEPTA could eliminate 32 bus routes if funding not received by August 24

If GOP lawmakers do not approve a state budget which includes funding for SEPTA by August 24, the transit authority will eliminate 32 bus routes and shorten service on other routes. Here's what we know.

SEPTA prepares for service cuts as riders prepare for 'catastrophic' impacts

As Pennsylvania lawmakers stall on passing a state budget, SEPTA is now preparing for service cuts that kick in a month from now on August 24, which also happens to be a day before the first day of school for Philadelphia.