Pittsburgh Regional Transit will not have to make service cuts or fare increases for the next two years.

In March, PRT announced a potential reduction in service cuts by 35% and a 9% fare hike that would have gone into effect in early 2026. Advertisement

On Friday night, PRT announced PennDOT approved the agency's request to use $106.7 million in state capital funds. This will cover operating expenses for PRT and close a projected $100 million budget deficit.

Later this month, PRT will formally amend its operating and capital budgets to its Board.

CEO Katharine Kelleman said, "I want to thank PennDOT for its quick review and acceptance of our request. This approval gives us the breathing room we need to protect our riders and keep our region moving. Even though this short-term fix isn

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