An Early Look at How SEPTA Cuts are Impacting the Philly Workforce – The Philadelphia Inquirer
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- Aug 27
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Commuters in the Philadelphia area have faced crowded buses and skipped stops this week, following the first round of cuts to SEPTA.
Local business leaders and union representatives are keeping a close eye on the impact to their workforces and members as the cuts begin.
“I worry as this drags on, what that’s going to ultimately mean for the viability of our businesses,” said Chellie Cameron, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
SEPTA, the nation’s sixth-largest public transit system, is facing a $213 million operating deficit for the 2026 fiscal year, which began July 1. State legislators remain at a stalemate over funding. SEPTA eliminated 32 bus lines and shortened 16 other routes this week, and frequency to Regional Rail midday service will be cut next week.
