SEPTA to launch express bus service after Labor Day

PHILADELPHIA >> Philadelphia’s main transit agency will offer an express bus service at select Regional Rail stops beginning after Labor Day.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority plans to launch the added service Sept. 6 to lessen expected congestion caused by an influx of riders returning from summer vacations and heading back to school.

SEPTA officials say the additional service should also help to ease issues created by the loss of more than a 100 rail cars due to a structural defect in its Silverliner V fleet.

The buses will run during morning and afternoon commutes. SEPTA will post specific departure times at Regional Rail stations and online .