SEPTA提议由于预算严重短缺而大幅提高票价和削减服务,但国家援助和新税可能有所帮助。
SEPTA proposes steep fare hikes and service cuts due to a massive budget shortfall, but state aid and new taxes could help.
费城公共交通系统SEPTA面临2.13亿美元的预算赤字,导致建议提高21%的票价和削减服务,包括50条公共汽车线路和5条铁路线。
SEPTA, Philadelphia's public transport system, faces a $213 million budget deficit, leading to proposals for a 21% fare hike and service cuts, including 50 bus routes and five rail lines.
总督Shapiro的预算包括1.65亿美元用于SEPTA,避免了这些削减,但缺乏共和党的支持。
Governor Shapiro's budget includes $165 million for SEPTA, avoiding these cuts, but lacks Republican support.
低收入票价补贴法案和对搭车和出租汽车征收新税旨在确保获得额外资金,预计将在5月5日立法会议之前做出关键决定。
Bills for low-income fare subsidies and new taxes on ride-sharing and rental cars aim to secure additional funding, with key decisions expected before the May 5th legislative session.