"This is a huge deal. It's going to bring a lot of people," said Eddy Cumins, general manager of Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit. Cumins said ridership is on the rise. "We're about 40% above pre-pandemic levels and continuing to grow."
"Scott has dedicated nearly 35 years to SEPTA, gaining invaluable experience in every aspect of the organization," SEPTA Board Chair Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. said. "Over the last six months, Scott has demonstrated his leadership abilities..."
The Progressive Conservative government's decision to remove tolls from Highway 407 East aims to provide significant financial relief to daily commuters, saving them approximately $7,200 year-over-year.