SEPTA holds public hearings on budget proposal service cuts, fare hikes

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- SEPTA begins holding public hearings on its proposed service cuts and fare hikes on Monday.

The sessions will take place at SEPTA headquarters on Market Street at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Two more sessions will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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SEPTA has proposed to cut service by 45% and raise fares by more than 21% amid a $213 million budget deficit.

The SEPTA board will vote on the budget proposal on June 26.