Philly Transit Agency SEPTA Sets Date to Restore Service as It Seeks Permission to Use Capital Funds
SEPTA faces a $213 million deficit and seeks to use $400 million in capital funds to maintain service amid legal and political challenges, aiming to resume by Sept. 14.
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SEPTA will increase fares Sept. 14 and seek PennDOT funds to cover full service for two years
SEPTA will increase fares by 21.5% on Sept. 14 and plans to have all service fully restored by that date after making a request to PennDOT to use nearly $400 million in capital funds to cover operating costs.
·Philadelphia, United States
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Philly transit agency SEPTA sets date to restore service as it seeks permission to use capital funds
PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, has asked Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration for authorization to fund its operations by tapping a pot of money intended for capital projects such as vehicle repairs and new rail fleets, according to…
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SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer requested approval to use up to about $400 million in capital funds to support its operations and avoid service reductions for the next two years.
·Philadelphia, United States
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