(The Center Square) – Mass transit riders in the Philadelphia region must brace for service cuts and fare increases this summer as the battle for more state funding gears up.

On Thursday, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, announced plans to raise prices 21.5%, close 66 stations, eliminate 50 bus and five regional lines, implement a 9 p.m. curfew, and cancel all special service lines for events.

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