Philadelphia judge grants temporary injunction over SEPTA’s service cuts

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A Philadelphia judge granted a temporary injunction Friday during an emergency hearing over SEPTA’s service cuts.

While current service reductions will remain in place, further cuts have been halted pending another hearing set for Sept. 4.

This means the 21.5% fare increase and reductions set for next week are on hold for now, according to the judge’s order. However, SEPTA tells Action News it is still waiting for clarification on the fare increase.

Friday’s emergency hearing followed a lawsuit filed earlier this week by attorney George Bochetto.

The suit claims SEPTA’s financial crisis is fabricated and argues the cuts unlawfully place a disproportionate burden on communities of color and low-income residents.

Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.