The Brief SEPTA is raising awareness of impending service cuts to buses beginning August 24 due to a $213 million deficit. SEPTA riders say the cuts will be devastating to their daily lives and routine. "Students here rely on SEPTA as their school bus network, whether that’s the subway, buses or regional rail," said Lex Powers, Deputy Chief Communications Officer for SEPTA. "When you cut a route that serves a lot of students, it’s like cutting a school bus in some cases." We understand the anxiety and concerns surrounding students getting to and from school given the announced cuts in service announced by SEPTA.