The Republican-controlled Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would fund SEPTA and avoid major service cuts at the end of the month, but it's expected to face challenges from Democrats in the state House.

After Democrats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives rejected the Senate's latest plan to fund SEPTA temporarily, major cuts are looming for the Philadelphia-based public transportation system.

Democrats expressed frustration with the change, saying the money is already earmarked for necessary system and safety upgrades.