SEPTA Receives PennDOT Waiver to Hide Financial Information
SEPTA began its annual budget hearing with a video statement from General Manager Scott Sauer. The hearing was presided over by Ms. Sarah Boutrous, the hearing examiner, who not only recommended the 45% service cuts and 20% fare hike last year, but also said there was no alternative. The courts found differently and ordered the […]
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