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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — SEPTA fares are going up on subways, trolleys, and buses, beginning on Sunday, Dec. 1. The board approved the 7.5 percent increase earlier this month, as the transit agency faces a massive $240 million budget deficit. “It could be worse. I guess having the mindset of the cup half full, half empty. […]
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. The vibe inside a West Philly barbershop was decidedly casual, as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro donned sneakers, a bomber jacket, a […]
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Talks will continue later this week between SEPTA and unions representing thousands of its workers in the city and suburbs. The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs. Local 234’s contact expired earlier this […]
This story originally appeared on 6abc. Talks will continue later this week between SEPTA and unions representing thousands of its workers in the city and suburbs. The transit agency is negotiating contracts between TWU Local 234, which represents workers in the city, and SMART Local 1594, which represents workers in the suburbs. Local 234’s contact expired earlier this […]
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — SEPTA workers could go on strike as soon as Friday, which would halt service in the City of Philadelphia. The service interruption would impact some 55,000 students who rely on city bus and metro services, the School District of Philadelphia said. SEPTA Strike Guide: What to know if workers hit the picket […]
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The School District of Philadelphia is worried that tens of thousands of students will be left stranded Friday if the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) does not reach a new contract agreement. SEPTA […]
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! SEPTA’s largest union authorized a strike Sunday for the second straight year, highlighting concerns over transit safety and lack of progress on salary negotiations. Transportation Workers Union Local 234, which represents bus, subway […]