SEPTA fare hike begins Sept. 14 as service restoration plan moves forward

SEPTA officials on Friday released a timeline for when riders will begin paying higher fares, as the transit agency works to restore services following a court order.

The 21.5% fare increase will take effect Sept. 14 and is expected to generate about $31 million annually, according to SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer.

“It’s ridiculous, really. People can’t afford it like me,” said Brenda Frazier of North Philadelphia…

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