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.

SEPTA prepares for service cuts as passengers hope lawmakers vote for funding
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SEPTA is getting the word out about possible impacts to service as the governor's budget stalls in the state senate. Passengers are hoping for a positive vote on funding, or be faced with devastating impacts.

2 hurt in SEPTA regional rail train fire at Paoli Station

A SEPTA employee and a firefighter were injured when a fire broke out aboard a SEPTA regional rain train in Paoli overnight Tuesday.

DHS to end 'shoes-off' travel policy at airport security checkpoints

Travelers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport kept their shoes on while passing through security checkpoints on Tuesday.

SEPTA now charging parking fee at commuter lots

Riders who rely on SEPTA trains and buses to get them where they need to go will now have to pay to park in surface lots and garages.

PHL grapples with striking workers, storm delays, uptick in holiday travel: tips to remain patient

Philly International is facing a perfect storm of challenges as travelers head out for the Fourth of July holiday, on top of unionized airport workers on strike and bad weather causing flight disruptions, the airport is grappling with significant hurdles.

Dept. of Transportation to eliminate rule requiring speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks

A new package was unveiled by Trump’s Department of Transportation to better support truck drivers, such as investing in additional parking, driver relief, and nixing speed limiters.