Pittsburgh, Pa – – September 11, 2025 – Today, PRT demanded the consent of the governor Shapiro and Penndot to employ the infrastructure dollars for operational expenses. This is due to the Governor’s approval of the SEPTA application for fleeting operational support using state funds, which are usually reserved for investment expenditure that finance the purchase and maintenance of transit vehicles and infrastructure, which ensure safety and efficiency on Monday.
This movement will prevent the planned 35% reduction in services and 9% of tariff increases that would take place at the beginning of 2026.
Democratic leader Jay Costa presents the following statement:
“Once again, the inactivity of the Republican Senate was forced by the second largest transit system in Pennsylvania to realize financing from the capital fund to the operating fund. I am glad that the governor of Shapiro, Penndot and PRT take steps to ensure that transport drivers keep reliable, inexpensive service. Republicans refused to maintain a source for our basic Transit systems.
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