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Republican state senators from the Philadelphia area introduced legislation last month to increase accountability for SEPTA, as the cash-strapped transit system faces major service cuts amid prolonged state budget negotiations.

The legislation , proposed by state Sen. Joe Picozzi, R-Philadelphia, would require SEPTA to release biennial performance reports detailing its progress toward financial stability and its use of state funding. It would also mandate the state to set “minimum system performance criteria” aimed at addressing fare evasion, enhancing public-private partnerships and optimizing bus routes. If SEPTA fails to meet these benchmarks, it would be placed under

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