Philadelphia plans to use city funds to restore several bus routes cut by SEPTA that are used by students to get to and from school.

City officials said Thursday night that they will use a portion of the $135 million allocated for public transit in the 2026 budget to bring back eight routes that were eliminated earlier this month and increase service on 11 others. The decision comes four days into the new school year, after the district reported additional absences and tardiness. MORE: Philadelphia teachers union ratifies new contract with school district

Beginning Tuesday, SEPTA will restore service on bus routes 84, 88, 452, 461, 476, 478 and 484, and for Route 31 between Overbrook Park and 63rd and Market streets. Most of these routes are located in Northwest Philly, North Ph

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