Lawsuit Challenges SEPTA’s Service Cuts, Claiming Discrimination Against Low-Income Communities and Racial Minorities
PHILADELPHIA – A lawsuit has been filed against the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) over its recent decision to cut 32 bus routes and shorten 16 others. The changes have raised concerns about their impact on minority and low-income communities, as the plaintiffs argue the adjustments violate Pennsylvania’s equal protection clause and state civil rights laws. Plaintiff attorney Bochetto claims that SEPTA’s own equity study shows the service changes disproportionately affect racial minorities and economically disadvantaged communities. “Their own report admits it,” Bochetto stated, emphasizing the study’s findings. However, SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch defended the … Read more