Philadelphia Transit Strike Shuts Down Buses, Trolleys & Subways

  PHILADELPHIA (AP)— Commuters within the city limits of Philadelphia will have to rethink their travel today after a union representing about 4,700 workers went on strike against the city’s main transit agency. The strike shut down Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority buses, trolleys and subways that provide about 900,000 rides a day. The strike does not affect commuter rail lines and service in areas outside the city. Officials worry the strike could affect Election Day if contract negotiations aren’t resolved by then.