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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.
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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.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is recognizing our nation’s Independence Day with “early getaway” rail and bus service beginning on Wednesday, July 3rd, to help customers get a head start to their holiday. NJ TRANSIT can help you enjoy the return of the NYC Fourth of July Fireworks to the Hudson River without having to worry about the cost of driving and parking.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT JULY 4th HOLIDAY SERVICE INFORMATION
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Ridgewood NJ, starting Monday, July 1, NJ Transit will implement its first fare increase in nine years, marking the beginning of annual fare hikes that will continue indefinitely. This initial 15% increase, with even steeper rises for those relying on expiring discount programs, is part of a broader strategy to address the agency’s chronic funding shortages.
Continue reading NJ Transit Rides Face 15% Fare Increase on Monday
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Trenton NJ, Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips is calling on legislative leaders to take tax increases off the table as Democrats discuss hiking the sales tax to fund NJ Transit during the final weeks of state budget negotiations. Instead, DePhillips wants to do a top-to-bottom review of NJ Transit to identify waste and cost-saving measures.
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Ridgewood NJ, whether you’re headed to the beach, or any of New Jersey’s great summer destinations, you can take advantage of NJ TRANSIT’s exceptional promotional discounts beginning today, May 22, and running throughout the summer. Both new and returning customers can save on summer travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including beach excursion fare discounts for low-cost, round-trip weekday tickets to some of New Jersey’s most popular shore destinations. Details for all promotions can be found at www.njtransit.com/summer. In addition, Memorial Day weekend will have early getaway service and additional Jersey Shore shuttle train service to kick off the summer season!
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Ridgewood NJ, beginning Monday, July 1, 2024, all printed and digital NJ TRANSIT one-way tickets will now have a 30-day expiration period. Here are the details of the updated policy:
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Ridgewood NJ, help inspire future generations and take NJ TRANSIT to the office for “Take Your Kids To Work Day.” On Thursday, April 25th, up to two children under the age of 18 can ride free on any bus, train or light rail with a fare-paying adult. NJ TRANSIT is proud to participate in this national educational event each year that promotes career exploration and highlights the benefits of using transit to commute.
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Ridgewood NJ, as expected the New Jersey Transit Board of Directors unanimously approved a 15% fare increase on Wednesday morning, marking the first hike in nearly a decade.
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New York NY, Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced a new agreement to support the $10 billion replacement and expansion of the 73-year-old Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Recognizing the importance and catalytic potential of the project, the city has committed 40 years of tax revenue — expected to help the Port Authority raise an estimated total of up to $2 billion, 20 percent of the project cost — from three potential new commercial developments on three sites, two of which will be positioned atop the new bus terminal and the third to be built at a nearby site owned by the Port Authority and private owners, subject to market demand. This deal brings the vision of a reimagined bus terminal one step closer to reality.
Continue reading New York Ponies Up For New Port Authority Midtown Bus Terminal
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit Police announce increased deployments – protecting travel to multiple St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
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Ridgewood NJ,, since 2015, NJ TRANSIT has held the line on fare increases while not only improving service performance, but adding additional service on more than 100 bus routes and absorbing the ongoing costs to operate service that replaced private carrier bus services abandoned by DeCamp, Coach USA and A&C, which represents more than $30 million alone.
Continue reading Here is How to Make your Opinion Known on the NJ Transit Proposed Fare Increase
Fare Increases effective July 1st
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Ridgewood NJ, since 2015, NJ TRANSIT has held the line on fare increases while not only improving service performance, but adding additional service on more than 100 bus routes and implementing substantial emergency service to support customers abandoned by multiple private bus carriers.
Continue reading NJ Transit Proposes Cost Savings and Fare Increases to Close Budget Gap
