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. Here’s a full breakdown of the episode:00:55 – SEPTA’s handling of the Eagles Super Bowl parade2:47 – Preparing for fare increases, service cuts5:30 – Plan for service cuts6:11 – Potential impact of Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal7:21 – Reactions from lawmakers8:29 – Different approach from last year9:21 – From “hopeful” to cautiously optimistic9:59 – Progress of SEPTA’s special prosecutor  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.