Lance Haver

Is SEPTA trying to quietly bring back its Bus Revolution? Remember the “Bus Revolution” that SEPTA backed down from implementing a few years ago, after public outcry? The Boston consulting firm that planned the “Revolution” missed some key factors in our city’s transit usage. Now, Philly’s public transit agency is once again cutting service and changing bus routes with little public input, and it’s likely to hurt riders, says Hall Monitor’s consumer reporter, Lance Haver.

It’s been a week since Chris Rabb’s surprise victory in Pennsylvania’s 3rd district Primary, and our co-hosts have taken a deep dive into who voted for him and why. Lance, Denise and Larry break down the results ward by ward in our livestream this week. Here’s a hint: the gentrified neighborhoods definitely chose Rabb. The Hall Monitor team also looks at the dismal election turnout, and what that means for these primary results. Also on this week’s show: SEPTA’s new bus revolution.

This Thursday at 3 p.m., at 1234 Market St in Philadelphia, SEPTA will vote on its “Annual Service Plan.” The service plan marks the beginning of the “New Bus Network,” a plan formerly known as the “Bus Revolution.” While offering improved service to some, it will force over 25,000 riders a day to wait longer for service. SEPTA is marketing the New Bus Network as a redesign to meet today’s travel patterns. SEPTA claims wait times will go down and there will be more service on nights and weekends.