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FanDuel Funds One-Night Return of SEPTA Sports Express for Eagles Home Opener

The sponsorship highlights SEPTA's unresolved budget gap.

Overview

  • SEPTA says FanDuel will pay up to $80,000 to run additional Broad Street Line express trains for Thursday’s EaglesCowboys game.
  • The deal includes up to $40,000 for free one-way rides home from NRG Station beginning at halftime, according to SEPTA.
  • SEPTA plans 10 express trains before the game, then 10 express and six local trips after the game over about 70 minutes.
  • The arrangement covers only this game, with broader service reductions continuing after 20% cuts tied to a $213 million deficit.
  • State Sen. Frank Farry said Uber had offered to fund operating costs, but the Eagles opted for FanDuel, an existing team sponsor.