As drafted, SEPTA’s budget would hit transit riders hard with deep service cuts that raise questions about the long-term survival of the system. Under the proposal, 32 bus routes spread across Philadelphia and the four suburban counties would get the ax,

SEPTA is set to announce major hikes and service cuts as a part of its budget proposal on Thursday, a spokesperson for the transit system said Wednesday. The spokesperson said the proposal aims to help close a $213 million budget gap. The official announcement is set for 10 a.m. on Thursday.

SEPTA unveiled a budget proposal on Thursday that it says would include a reduction to nearly half of its service.