Thousands of Philadelphia students could be affected by SEPTA's doomsday cuts set for Aug. 24 — one day before school starts.

The first round of cuts are expected Aug. 24, just as the university begins its fall semester, with another round in January.

SEPTA board members voted to dramatically cut service and raise fares to fill a $213 million hole in the budget.

SEPTA plans to reduce its service by 20% beginning in August – including cutting several bus lines that specifically serve ...

Fare increases will go into effect on Sept.1, bumping bus and metro trips from $2.50 to $2.90. On Jan 1., the final service cuts will be implemented with the elimination of five Regional Rail ...

The SEPTA service cuts will impact international events scheduled for the Philadelphia region next year as well, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America 250, ...

The cuts to service after 9 p.m. are proposed to take effect on Jan. 1, which would impact a potential Eagles playoff run in addition to the remaining Sixers and Flyers schedules.

Thom Carroll/for PhillyVoice The budget approved by SEPTA's board on Thursday will result in systemwide service cuts starting in August and increase fares by 21.5% on Sept. 1.

A significant reduction in mass transit could impact the entire Philadelphia region this fall. On Thursday, SEPTA announced its budget proposal outlining major service cuts — including the ...

Proposed cuts to SEPTA’s transit system will lead to an increase in commuter times on Bucks and Montgomery County roads – for example, up 12% on PA-309 and up 9% on Street Road — analysis ...

SEPTA has struggled to regain pre-pandemic ridership figures. It put off 2020 fare hikes, but now faces a $240 million deficit that it said will require rate hikes and service cuts to shore up.