How SEPTA is preparing for potential fare increases, service cuts
Many people from the Philadelphia region rely on SEPTA to get to work or school every day. But the transit agency is in a financial crisis and has warned that a “death spiral” could be coming. What happens next for SEPTA depends on politics in Harrisburg. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with SEPTA’s interim general manager Scott Sauer about how they’re preparing potential fare increases and service cuts.
Battleground Politics With Lauren Mayk
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Show Notes
Many people from the Philadelphia region rely on SEPTA to get to work or school every day. But the transit agency is in a financial crisis and has warned that a “death spiral” could be coming. What happens next for SEPTA depends on politics in Harrisburg. In the latest episode of Battleground Politics, NBC10’s Lauren Mayk spoke with SEPTA’s interim general manager Scott Sauer about how they’re preparing potential fare increases and service cuts.
Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:
00:55 – SEPTA’s handling of the Eagles Super Bowl parade
2:47 – Preparing for fare increases, service cuts
5:30 – Plan for service cuts
6:11 – Potential impact of Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal
7:21 – Reactions from lawmakers
8:29 – Different approach from last year
9:21 – From “hopeful” to cautiously optimistic
9:59 – Progress of SEPTA’s special prosecutor
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