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Smith-Wade-El, Rivera to rally for Lancaster Transit Rescheduled to Dec. 9

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    November 20, 2025 | 1:40 PM

LANCASTER, Nov. 20 –State Reps. Ismail Smith-Wade-El and Nikki Rivera, both D-Lancaster, together with Transit for All PA, will hold their rescheduled rally for increased bus services in Lancaster from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Queen Street Station at 225 N. Queen St.

According to Smith-Wade-El and Rivera, the South Central Transit Authority will hit its fiscal cliff in January 2027, which will lead to service cuts and fare increases due to state funding shortfalls.

“Our South Central Transit Authority, and all transit systems in PA, are at risk due to the state budget failing to fully address the crisis they are facing,” Smith-Wade-El said. “At our rally, local and regional elected officials, labor leaders, transit riders, advocates, and more will come together to demand a dedicated and expanded state funding stream to ensure that Lancastrians have the transit system they need and deserve.”

“We're not going to accept the gradual decline of our transit systems in Lancaster,” Rivera said.  “Our economy and our quality of life depends on Lancaster having a strong and stable transit system. We are coming together to fight for this essential service on which we all depend.”

The rally will feature 8 to 10 people speaking about the importance of public transit in the region.

Residents can sign up to attend the rally online at https://www.mobilize.us/ppt/event/862791/.