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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is making it easier than ever for New Jersey residents and visitors to enjoy the holiday season with expanded service, special promotions, and convenient travel options. Whether you’re heading to a family gathering, a festive event, or simply taking your children for a seasonal adventure, NJ TRANSIT has you covered.
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Ridgewood NJ, this holiday season, NJ TRANSIT is enhancing its service and offering exclusive deals to make traveling easier and more affordable for everyone. Whether you’re heading to festive events, family gatherings, or holiday adventures, NJ TRANSIT has you covered with convenient options and special discounts.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is prohibiting all beverages on its trains, light rail vehicles and buses on Saturday, December 14 to coincide with the SantaCon event in New York City and on Saturday, December 21 to coincide with the SantaCon event in Hoboken.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT SYSTEMWIDE BEVERAGE BAN IN EFFECT DURING NYC AND HOBOKEN SANTACON
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett has announced his resignation, effective January 15, 2025, after a seven-year tenure marked by both transformative projects and intense criticism. Governor Phil Murphy shared the news on Monday, citing Corbett’s plans to transition into a career in academia while remaining active in public transit advocacy.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of travel as the Garden State embarks upon the holiday season. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are, NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!
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Ridgewood NJ, several Ridgewood bus commuters have advised members of our staff that the terminal building area at Van Neste Square is basically unlit during the early morning commuting hours. The only lighting in the area reportedly comes from a parking lot behind the building.
Continue reading Bus Commuters Say Van Neste Square Terminal Poorly Lit
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Ridgewood NJ, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) released the following statement regarding reports that a NJ Transit project to build a facility to park trains has ballooned by $116 million.
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Ridgewood NJ, in a move aimed at alleviating commuter frustration, Governor Murphy has announced a fare holiday for all NJ TRANSIT customers from August 26th through September 2nd, 2024. During this week-long period, fares will be waived across all modes of transportation, offering some relief to riders who have endured recent service disruptions.
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Ridgewood NJ, from August 26 through September 2, 2024, NJ TRANSIT is offering a special “Thank You” to its loyal customers by waiving fares across its entire network. During this week, passengers can enjoy free rides on all modes of NJ TRANSIT transportation, from buses and trains to light rail services.
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Students heading back to class this fall semester on NJ TRANSIT’s bus, rail or light rail systems can enjoy as much as a 60% savings during the semester on fares with the continuation of NJ TRANSIT’s popular Student Pass discount program and Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free promotion.
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Hackensack NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco issued the following statement thanking NJ Transit for ensuring continuity of service on the impacted bus routes following Coach USA’s recent decision to terminate operation of NJ Transit routes in Bergen County prematurely: Continue reading Bergen County Executive Thanks NJ Transit for Solution for Bergen Coach USA Passengers
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Ridgewood NJ, in light of Governor Murphy considering Republican calls to conduct an updated audit of NJ Transit, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for the formation of a bipartisan coalition to set politics aside and address NJ Transit’s ongoing structural and operational issues.
Continue reading Governor Murphy Warms to the Idea of a NJ Transit Audit
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Ridgewood NJ, the recent heat-related issues affecting NJ Transit rail equipment has been resolved. Regular weekend schedules took effect beginning Saturday, July 20, 2024 and Regular weekday schedules will be in effect beginning Monday, July 22, 2024.
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey State Senator Declan O’Scanlon, Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, and Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn (Monmouth – R’s) are calling for an immediate special hearing by the State Legislature to investigate and find solutions to the ongoing issues plaguing New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit).
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT announced that refunds will be made available for unused one-way bus, rail and light rail tickets purchased prior to June 1, 2024.
This refund policy will also apply to rail 10-trip tickets, which are the equivalent of 10 one-way rail tickets purchased in a single transaction. Beginning August 1, 2024 and continuing through December 31, 2024, customers can use the methods below to request a refund on any unused one-way or rail 10-trip tickets purchased prior to June 1, 2024. Tickets purchased on, or after, June 1, 2024 must be used by July 31, 2024 and will not be eligible for refunds.
