1. SEPTA says it’ll raise fares additional 21.5%, shut down some routes

    https://billypenn.com/2024/11/12/septa-fare-hike-30-percent-eliminate-routes/

    SEPTA was already planning a relatively modest fare hike, its first in seven years, which will raise the prices of rides by an average of 7.5% as of Dec. 1. The increase announced Tuesday will ...

  2. News – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority - SEPTA

    https://wwww.septa.org/news/

    SEPTA Launches Enhanced Detour Information on SEPTA.org PHILADELPHIA (October 29, 2024) – SEPTA has launched improvements to the way it displays bus detour information on its website, SEPTA.org, part of an array of improvements to its customer-facing…

  3. SEPTA proposes major fare hikes and cuts in service for the ...

    https://6abc.com/post/septa-proposes-major-fare-hikes-cuts-service-philadelphia-region-faces-budget-shortfall/15540521/

    SEPTA officials hold a news conference on proposed service cuts and rate hikes on Nov. 12, 2024. The transit agency has also said the exhaustion of federal COVID relief funds is also contributing ...

  4. SEPTA proposes service cuts, increasing fares by nearly 30% in ... - MSN

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/septa-proposes-service-cuts-increasing-fares-by-nearly-30-in-2025-amid-budget-crisis/ar-AA1tWGzp

    SEPTA officials are set to propose a "historically high fare increase" and "major service cuts" as the agency grapples with a $240 million budget deficit. News US

  5. SEPTA plans ‘historically high’ fare increases – NBC10 Philadelphia

    https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/septa-to-unveil-plan-for-historically-high-fare-increase-major-service-cuts/4025754/

    What to Know. SEPTA plans to institute a 29% rate increase across the board on Jan. 1, 2025. This will increase base fares on bus and metro systems to $2.90 and increase costs for fares on all ...

  6. SEPTA workers to continue negotiations Friday, won't go on ... - CBS News

    https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-strike-2024-philadelphia-negotiations/

    SEPTA workers did not strike as their contract expired at midnight Friday, but talks will resume at 2 p.m. today. The union wants a 10% pay increase and better safety and security, while SEPTA offers no salary boost and a $1,000 bonus.

  7. SEPTA workers vote to authorize strike if no deal is reached ... - CBS News

    https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-union-workers-vote-to-authorize-strike/

    The union representing more than 5,300 SEPTA employees said 100% of its members in attendance support a strike if the union and SEPTA can't reach a deal on their contract by midnight on Nov. 7, 2024. SEPTA said its ongoing budget crisis is impacting its ability to negotiate and provide critical transportation services in the region.

  8. SEPTA to Increase Regional Rail Service; New Schedules for All Lines ...

    https://wwww.septa.org/news/septa-to-increase-regional-rail-service-new-schedules-for-all-lines-effective-sunday-sept-8/

    PHILADELPHIA (August 26, 2024) – SEPTA is increasing Regional Rail service next month by adding 99 weekend trains and 24 weekday trains to the schedule. New timetables for all lines will go into effect on Sunday, September 8. These service additions will restore 80% of pre-COVID service on weekdays (up from 77%) and 84% on weekends (up from 63%).

  9. SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards to step down, agency says

    https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-ceo-leslie-richards-stepping-down/

    SEPTA announced that its CEO and general manager, Leslie Richards, will leave both roles on Nov. 29, 2024. Richards led SEPTA for five years, overseeing its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, bus network redesign, SEPTA Key Advantage system and more.