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It was a day that many across the City of Philadelphia have been dreading.

Talked about in harsh terms, like " death spiral, " " doomsday ," or, as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker called them last week , "nightmarish," sweeping service cuts have been set to hit the city for some time.

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And, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, they took effect.

"Rough, a lot of waiting," said Maria Collazo, a rider who relied on SEPTA buses on Sunday.

"I’m stressed, hot, and tired," she added.

Yet, the real impact may not be felt until the work week begins on Monday. And, by then, there will be additional service cuts.

And, there's a fare hike coming next week, as well.

What happened on Sunday?

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