SEPTA Cuts Threaten Public Transportation for Philly Sports Fans

Significant funding cuts to Philadelphia's SEPTA service could leave Philly's sports fans facing a travel nightmare.

SEPTA officials say that cuts to transportation services will begin on Sunday, Aug. 24, unless Pennsylvania's state legislature can agree on funding. If SEPTA is unable to secure funding from the state, there would be no trains on the city's popular Broad Street line after 9 p.m.

Cuts to SEPTA service would impact game attendance for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers.

Gov. Josh Shapiro took to Twitter, decrying the funding situation: "These cuts would be devastating — but they're completely avoidable. I've proposed a plan to support mass transit for two years in a row and flexed funding directly to give the Legislature time to act. The House passed my plan three times. The Senate needs to get this done."

Shapiro also said that cuts would hurt 55,000 kids — and their families — who depend on SEPTA buses and trains to get to school.

A spokesperson for Comcast-Spectator said in a joint statement shared with The U.S. Sun on behalf of the teams: "The Phillies, Flyers, 76ers, and Eagles collectively share deep concerns about the potential impact of SEPTA's proposed budget cuts. Ensuring the best experience for our fans, employees, and the surrounding South Philadelphia community starts with sufficient access to public transportation to and from our venues."