The first day of school in the School District of Philadelphia is ticking closer, and tens of thousands of Philadelphia students who depend on SEPTA don't have a clear idea how long it will take them to get to class this year.

At Flynn O'Hara Uniforms in Frankford, families were busy buying school clothes Wednesday, but many parents said they're far more worried about transportation. SEPTA service cuts and fare hikes are leaving them uncertain about whether their children will get to school on time, and how the changes will affect their budgets.

More than 52,000 children in the School District of Philadelphia rely on SEPTA every day, according to Superintendent Tony Watlington. He acknowledged the concerns and said the district is working with families to find alternatives.

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