Shapiro says "the time to act is now" as SEPTA's funding deadline looms
With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
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With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
If SEPTA does not receive millions in funding by Thursday, drastic service cuts will take effect later this month. State lawmakers will convene and vote on whether or not to provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the "doomsday" service cuts. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has more on the upcoming vote.
Shapiro was joined by Scott Sauer, the general manager of SEPTA, and several labor leaders at SEPTA headquarters on Sunday as he discussed the latest update on the status of securing state funding for the transit agency.
Barring an increase in state funding to address a budget gap, SEPTA is two weeks away from cutting service on more than 100 lines across its system.
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Starting July 7, SEPTA will begin charging for parking on weekends and holidays at all of its lots and garages.
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