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With SEPTA’s planned service cuts and fare hikes only a few days away , the city of Philadelphia unveiled its plan for the looming “transit death spiral.”

Pennsylvania lawmakers failed to reach a deal to secure funding to cover SEPTA’s $213 million budget deficit before the Aug. 14, 2025, deadline. The transit agency will now move forward with their plan to cut service by 45% and raise fares by 21.5% for approximately 800,000 daily riders. The cuts to SEPTA’s bus routes are scheduled to take place on Aug. 24, 2025 , the day before classes begin in the Philadelphia School District.

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Then on Sept. 1, 2025 , fares will increase for all SEPTA riders while regional rail service cu

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