How SEPTA will be impacted
SEPTA said it will move forward with cuts beginning Sunday, Aug. 24 — the day before the first day of school for Philadelphia public school students.
“Then it’s going to affect their parents, their jobs,” Dougherty said. “My neighbors cannot get to and from work, as well. This affects everybody and businesses, no matter big or small. These cuts affect real people.”
The cuts, described as a “death spiral,” will eliminate 32 bus routes and shorten 16 bus routes. There will also be a reduction in service to the 88 bus and Metro and Regional Rail lines. In addition, all special service, including the Sports Express, will be discontinued.
The bus routes that will be eliminated are: 1, 8, 12, 19, 30, 31, 35, 47M, 50, 62, 73, 78, 80, 88, 89, 91, 106, 120, 126, 133, 150, 201, 204 (Sept. 27, 2025), 206, 311, 452, 461, 462, 476, 478, 484, BLVD DIR and MANN LOOP.
Without permanent funding, SEPTA says it will increase the base fare 21.5% to $2.90, up from $2.50, beginning Sept. 1.
“If a funding solution is reached, SEPTA will work as quickly as possible to reverse course and minimize disruptions for our customers,” SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch told WHYY News via email. “We remain hopeful that a funding agreement can be reached soon in Harrisburg.”