New state funding has not yet been approved, and SEPTA must budget with the funds we have available. Therefore, we have no choice but to move forward with Phase 1, which implements 20% service cuts on August 24, August 25 and September 2 and a 21.5% fare increase on September 1. Riders will first see the elimination of 32 bus routes and significant reductions in trips on all rail services (including the end of special services like Sports Express), longer commute times and more crowded conditions onboard.




