SEPTA strike ends; buses, trolleys to run this morning

The strike by SEPTA workers that had paralyzed much of the region since last week ended this morning with a signing of an agreement by SEPTA officials and leaders of Transport Workers Union Local 234.

Buses, subways and trolleys, idled since 3 a.m. Tuesday, are running in time for this morning’s rush.

The end to the six-day walkout came in dramatic fashion, as union leaders joined SEPTA officials about 12:45 this morning at news conference outside the Center City office of Gov. Rendell, who brokered the deal a day after he said was giving up on efforts to settle the strike.

 

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