Tim Furlong

As SEPTA Strike Causes Chaos, Commuters Get a Lyft with NBC10

Thousands of daily commutes were turned upside down as SEPTA's bus, trolley and subway workers went on strike Tuesday. People are now facing the challenge of getting back and forth across the city and into the suburbs as the strike continues. 

NBC10's Tim Furlong was able to help some commuters get home thanks to the ride sharing app, Lyft. Take a look at their adventures together below as they faced the traffic head on. 

Day 3

Part 1:

NBC10’s Tim Furlong gives free Lyft rides to commuters frustrated with SEPTA strike.

Part 2:
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NBC10’s Tim Furlong gives a frustrated commuter a free Lyft ride home from Center City to Chestnut Hill.

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Day 2

Part 1:

NBC10’s Tim Furlong helps people get home from work during the SEPTA strike.

Part 2: 

NBC10’s Tim Furlong takes a Lyft with people that have trouble getting home from work as the SEPTA strike continues.

Part 3:

Home, sweet home! NBC10 gave one commuter a ride home with Lyft as the SEPTA strike continues.

Day 1

Part 1: 

The SEPTA strike forced thousands of people to find new ways to get around on Tuesday. NBC10’s Tim Furlong teamed up with Lyft to see how the alternative mode of transportation worked against the strike.

Part 2:

NBC10’s Tim Furlong rode in a Lyft car with a Philadelphia commuter who is frustrated by the SEPTA strike.

Part 3:

NBC10’s Tim Furlong got his new bestie, Susan, home safe and sound thanks to Lyft!
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