Gov. Shapiro helped keep SEPTA going, but a long-term solution is needed | Editorial
Without reaching a lasting settlement in next spring’s budget negotiations, the governor's efforts to forestall a death ...
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Pennsylvania Props Up Transit Systems Across State
Big city transit systems receive more than half their operational funds from the state. That’s a far higher percentage than ...
SEPTA fare hikes take effect, second round of increases postponed
With the start of December, SEPTA's base fares increase base to $2.50 on Sunday. However, a new influx of funding has ...
SEPTA fares increase to $2.50 for bus, subway, trolley riders. Here's what commuters should know.
The change means SEPTA Key cardholders and people who pay with credit and debit cards would no longer be charged $2 for a ...
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Rare ‘flex’ puts off SEPTA crisis, annoys Republicans
Billy Penn delves into the backstory to Gov. Shapiro’s surprise budget move, and what it will mean in 2025 and beyond.
Will Harrisburg be able to fix SEPTA’s financial crisis?
State lawmakers will spend the next several months dealmaking to help SEPTA avoid a fiscal crisis that could impact riders ...
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SEPTA fare increase for subways, trolleys and buses to take effect Sunday | What you need to know
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA fares are going up on subways, trolleys, and buses, beginning on Sunday, Dec. 1. The board ...
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SEPTA’s 21.5% fare increase paused- for now
SEPTA’s proposed 21.5% fare increase has been postponed for now and it’s all thanks to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
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Shapiro announces $153 million in funding to transit system serving Penn students
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro secured $153 million in federal funding for SEPTA. Credit: Roger Ge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that he secured $153 million in federal funding for SEPTA at a press ...
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Shapiro says he ‘will not let SEPTA fail’ as agency faces financial troubles
Josh Shapiro acknowledged Tuesday that SEPTA is “really really struggling,” but said the transit agency serving southeastern Pennsylvania “will not fail.” “I think mass transit is ...
Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers claim new transit system money favors Democratic districts at the expense of rural ones
"There are things that we need throughout the commonwealth, not just the public transportation and SEPTA," said Senate ...
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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro to provide critical funding to help SEPTA avoid major fare increases and service cuts
The agency will increase fares by 7.5 percent to deal with its budget deficit, but it will receive $153 million in federal ...