PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The first wave of SEPTA service cuts are due to begin Sunday morning.

SEPTA held a news conference at 10:30 a.m. on Friday to help riders navigate the big change in routine.

Bus and metro service will be cut by 20%, with 32 bus routes eliminated.

All riders should allow for extra time as busses trains and trolleys are going to be crowded, so there are likely to be some pass ups.

Transit experts predict the cuts could result in an additional 275,000 vehicles on the roads.

Philadelphia Deputy Managing Director Mike Carroll says the city will increase staffing to monitor traffic and adjust traffic signal timing, when necessary.

The first phase of cuts comes ahead of a fare increase on September 1 and cuts to Regional Rail on Sept. 2.

It also comes as Philadelphi

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