New Taxes Eyed as Fix for Pennsylvania's Mass Transit’s Financial Dilemma

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April 21st, 2023

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Mass transit in Pennsylvania nears a financial crossroads in the coming year, and either way, residents will pay the price. After federal pandemic aid ends in 2024, SEPTA – one of the nation's largest public transportation systems that serves Philadelphia and its nearby suburbs – will face a $240 million deficit, leaving no option but to raise fares and cut services.

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