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 new fall schedules that implement 20% service cuts on August 24 and August 25. Riders will first see the elimination of 32 bus routes and significant reductions in trips on all metro rail services, including the end of special services like Sports Express. Then on September 1, a fare increase averaging 21.5% for all riders will go into effect. The new base fare for Bus and Metro trips will be $2.90.

Key Dates:

• August 8: Service cuts schedules available via SEPTA.org & SEPTA app.
• August 14: Service cut schedules cannot be reversed; this is the point of no return.
• August 24: Most of the Bus/Metro service cuts go into effect.
• August 25: Remaining Bus/Metro service cuts go into effect.
• September 1: Fare increase goes into effect.
• September 2: Regional Rail service cuts go into effect.

SEPTA riders are now able to use SEPTA.org and the SEPTA app to view the service cuts schedules in the trip planner and on schedule pages. To view the schedules, enter a date after the cuts go into effect (8/24 & 8/25 for Bus/Metro, 9/2 for Regional Rail) and ensure that you have downloaded the latest version of the SEPTA app (3.2.6).

This information will help you use SEPTA’s website and app, as well as third party apps, to navigate the system during these major service cuts – with minimal disruption to your commute. Even with careful planning, please allow extra time for your trips after the cuts go into effect, as we expect crowded conditions and delays.