SEPTA has begun warning riders with signs at various bus stops across Philadelphia that discontinued service will take effect on Aug. 24 if its budget shortfall remains.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA says it has seen serious crime, like robberies and aggravated assaults, decrease across the system by 45% so far in 2024.

SEPTA released its mid-year crime report for 2025, which shows significant increases in enforcement related to fare evasion and quality-of-ride offenses.

If they’re unable to attain state funding, SEPTA said they’ll be forced to cut service by 45% and raise fares by more than 20% on Aug. 24, 2025, a day before classes begin in the Philadelphia ...

PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA crews are installing signage across the city to inform its riders of dozens of bus routes that could potentially be eliminated if funding is not secured soon.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA transit police officials said they are taking an "aggressive" approach to combating gun violence on Philadelphia's mass transit system.

Senia Lopez listens to music while commuting to work on the Route 1 bus, July 23, 2025, in Philadelphia. SEPTA will eliminate service on the Route 1 bus on Aug. 24, if state funding is not approved.

In the first year of Pennsylvania's SEPTA having a special prosecutor, 40 cases have been taken up by the office aiming to make Philadelphia safer.

A mass shooting in Philadelphia Wednesday left at least eight people shot at a SEPTA bus stop in the Burholme neighborhood, police said.