Philadelphia Transit Crisis: SEPTA Cuts Deep, Warns of Nationwide Impact
Philadelphia Transit Crisis: SEPTA Cuts Deep, Warns of Nationwide Impact Philadelphia’s public transit system, SEPTA, has initiated unprecedented service reductions this week, forcing commuters and students to adapt to longer journeys and more crowded conditions. These initial cuts, representing a 20% across-the-board reduction, are already causing significant disruption, with further drastic measures, including a 21.5% fare hike and a 9 p.m. rail curfew, slated for the coming months. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority attributes the severe cuts to a staggering…