PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Negotiations began on Wednesday afternoon between SEPTA and its largest union, TWU Local 234.
The current contract is set to expire on October 31.
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Leaders of the union want better pay and increased safety measures for its roughly 5,000 members.
These discussions come as the transit agency is dealing with a looming financial crisis and low ridership.
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SEPTA officials said in a statement that they are committed to "negotiating in good faith."