The revolution has been postponed. SEPTA’s long-planned reorganization of the region’s bus network, designed to make trips more frequent and reliable, is now on hold as authority officials plan for a fare increase and deep cuts in transit service. The decision to halt the Bus Revolution program was characterized as an indefinite “suspension.”

In a move that has sparked significant concern among state legislators and the public, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has unveiled a proposal to implement a substantial fare increase coupled with major service reductions.