PITTSBURGH —(WPXI)- PennDOT has granted over $100 million in funding to prevent service cuts and fare hikes to Pittsburgh Regional Transit, for now. On Friday, PRT said PennDOT will provide them with up to $106.7 million in state capital funds to fill a budget deficit. The money is expected to be used to cover operating expenses. The deficit resulted in a proposal that would have cut PRT service by 35% and introduced a 9% fare hike, starting in early 2026. While the funds create a temporary reprieve, PRT said work still needs to be done to avoid it in the future. A series of public hearings was held to discuss the impact the service cuts would have on people’s lives. PRT said it will present a resolution to its Board later this month to formally amend its operating and capital budgets in line with PennDOT’s approval.