SEPTA riders express their frustrations and anxiety with taking Philly's public transportation following a series of separate shootings that occurred in or around buses. Including, a mass shooting that left 8 students injured.
FOX 29’s Shaynah Ferreira checked the temperature of loyal Septa riders after four separate shootings in or around SEPTA buses occurred over the course of just four days. "I have anxiety, yes and it makes me panic," said Alvin Dowley, Septa rider. "It’s getting worse and worse. The mood Thursday was somber, speaking with SEPTA riders less than 24 hours after a mass shooting at a bus stop in Northeast Philadelphia.
"I mean, yeah, I can take an Uber, but in my case, SEPTA is much cheaper, but I mean I hesitate every morning and every night."The latest incident shook up Septa riders across the city, knowing three gunmen opened fire on eight Northeast High School kids waiting to board a Septa bus.When asked what her biggest concerns are about traveling via Septa, Amanda Basso said, "my kids.""It’s just terrible. And anything goes on the bus.
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