SEPTA budget cuts: Philly leaders join riders, employees in rally for full funding of transit agency
Supporters of SEPTA huddled from the rain under the Philadelphia City Hall arch Friday as they rallied for full funding for the agency now facing self-imposed service cuts in the face of limited state funding.
Philly lawmakers join SEPTA riders, employees in rally against cuts
SEPTA riders, employees and state lawmakers rallied Friday against proposed cuts to SEPTA service and pressed Harrisburg to step up with funding.
SEPTA budget proposal includes wide-ranging service cuts, with fare increases
SEPTA says the proposed cuts can be avoided should a sustainable funding solution be agreed upon.
SEPTA budget proposal includes sweeping bus, rail cuts and fare increases
SEPTA has unveiled their latest budget proposal that includes a 45% service reduction and more than 20% fare increases. The proposal includes the elimination of five Regional Rail lines and 56 bus routes and a 9 p.m. curfew on all remaining Metro and Regional Rail lines.
New SEPTA budget proposal includes significant cuts in service, fare increases
SEPTA’s new budget proposal is calling for significant cuts in all modes of service while also calling for fare increases
SEPTA budget proposal calls for cuts to service, rate hikes
SEPTA is set to announce their new budget proposal which is expected to include cuts to all of their services while proposing fare increases.
Caught on camera: Wild video of SEPTA bus pushing car sideways
A wild sight in Northeast Philadelphia as video captured the moments a SEPTA bus pushed a car along a road.
Wild video shows SEPTA bus push car in NE Philly
At least seven people were hurt after video showed a SEPTA bus pushing a car sideways on a road in NE Philly.
SEPTA expands contactless payment to Regional Rail
SEPTA is expanding its contactless payment options so all you will have to do is tap your phone or smartwatch, if you don’t want to use your credit or debit card.
Contactless payment is now available on SEPTA regional rail
SEPTA is expanding contactless payment to the regional rail system. Now, riders can use Apple pay and tap and go bank cards to pay for the bus, subway, trolley and now regional rail.
3 killed after they were struck by train in Bucks County
Officials confirm three individuals were killed when they were struck by an Amtrak train traveling through Bucks County.
SEPTA to install bulletproof glass to shield bus operators
In the wake of the shooting death of a SEPTA bus driver nearly a year and a half ago, the agency will place eight protective shields in its busses in a pilot program to protect drivers.
SEPTA demonstrates bulletproof glass to shield bus drivers
SEPTA is working to ensure no other bus drivers are shot and killed while operating a SEPTA vehicle as they demonstrate bulletproof glass to be installed in some buses.
Eagles’ fans wait in long lines for special SEPTA pass to get to parade
Fans wait in long lines to get special one-day Regional Rail SEPTA passes for Eagle parade.
SEPTA announces Eagles parade day details
SEPTA detailed their plans for heading into and out of the city in order to participate in the celebration of the Eagles at the parade Friday.
NTSB investigating after SEPTA regional rail train catches fire in Delaware County
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board are probing a fire on a SEPTA rail car in Delaware County Thursday night, causing the evacuation of over 300 people.
NTSB investigating SEPTA train fire
Investigators with the NTSB are in Philadelphia to investigate after a SEPTA Regional Rail train car caught fire.
SEPTA train catches fire forcing passengers to evacuate
A SEPTA train caught fire in Delaware County on the way to Newark and all passengers were forced to evacuate.
SEPTA train catches fire, passengers evacuated in Delaware County
Scary moments for SEPTA passengers traveling in Delaware County after a Regional Rail train caught fire.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro gives budget address to Pa General Assembly
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing a state budget that’s over $51 billion for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year.