PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A judge ruled Thursday that SEPTA must restore all services that were cut last month, and halt any plans for new cuts.

The decision stems from a lawsuit filed against SEPTA. It argued that the cuts SEPTA implemented were not equitable and put low-income riders and minorities at a disadvantage.

George Bochetto, the attorney who filed the lawsuit against SEPTA, said, "This is a victory for the citizens of Philadelphia. Students can get to school. Teachers can get to school. People that are disabled or have medical disabilities can get to their doctor's appointments."

The order applies to bus routes, Regional Rail and special services like the Sports Express .

SEPTA must also stop station closures, along with any Paratransit route eliminations or reductions.

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