PHILADELPHIA - SEPTA will move to a “lifeline” service Thursday with even more limited services across all modes, including some transit stations closing, some rail lines suspending and bus lines limited to core routes.
The announcement comes after three maintenance workers died from the coronavirus. Forty-eight SEPTA employees have tested positive for the virus.
SEPTA said it is focused on providing access for essential workers traveling to hospitals, grocery stores and other life-sustaining services. FULL COVERAGE: CORONAVIRUS All riders should wear masks or other facial coverings, consistent with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, to protect both riders and operators, SEPTA said in a statement.