Overview

• Philadelphia Judge Sierra Thomas-Street ordered SEPTA to immediately reverse all service cuts and barred new reductions across buses, subways, Regional Rail and special-event trains, while not blocking the planned fare hike from $2.50 to $2.90.
• SEPTA said it will comply and is considering an appeal, noting it needs lead time to rebuild schedules and staffing to fully restore service.
• FanDuel will spend up to $80,000 to bring back Broad Street Line Sports Express trips for the Eagles’ home opener and cover free post-game rides from NRG Station, with pre-game expresses every 10 minutes and 10 express plus six local trains after the game.
• The sponsorship applies only to Thursday’s game, according to reporting, and State Sen. Frank Farry said Uber also offered to fund operations but the Eagles opted for an existing team partner.
• The cuts stem from a projected $213 million deficit and a stalled state budget, with Philadelphia school officials reporting increased tardiness and absences since reductions began in late August.