The revolution has been postponed. SEPTA’s long-planned reorganization of the region’s bus network, designed to make trips more frequent and reliable, is now on hold as authority officials plan for a fare increase and deep cuts in transit service. The decision to halt the Bus Revolution program was characterized as an indefinite “suspension.”

Fare changes are being sought for fiscal year 2026 for riders of TheBus, TheHandi-Van and Skyline. A rider exited a bus Tuesday on King Street. And transit fares, according to the city, have not been raised since 2022.

SEPTA officials say with no prospect of a statewide solution to ease ongoing financial woes, the mass transit provider needs a 'historically high' fare increase and plans 'major cuts' to services in the near future.

Philadelphia's mass transit system has proposed an across-the-board 21.5% fare increase that would start New Year’s Day as well as severe service cuts that would take effect next summer. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority announced its plans on Tuesday and scheduled a Dec.

Philly commuters could be kicking off the New Year with some hefty fees to get around the city. Here's a breakdown of the proposed SEPTA fare increases: