NJ Transit is currently holding a series of public hearings regarding its proposed fare hike, which aims to address a budget shortfall exceeding $100 million. The agency plans to implement a 15% fare increase starting July 1, followed by annual increases of 3%. The first public hearing took place at the Cherry Hill Library, with more sessions scheduled across the state. New Jersey officials, including Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, have expressed strong opposition to the fare hike, labeling it a 'shameful money grab.' This marks the first proposed fare hike in nearly a decade. The hearings offer a platform for riders and officials to voice their concerns and opposition to the proposed changes.
Frustrated NJ Transit riders are weighing in on a proposed fare hike. It's expected to be a 15% increase, taking effect in July. @CSloanTV reports. https://t.co/Q0KSUkP9lL
UPDATE: NJ Transit is holding more rounds of public hearings on proposed fare hikes, which the agency is blaming on a $100-million-plus shortfall. @elijahwestbrook attended the first session of the day Tuesday morning. https://t.co/Q0KSUkPHbj
NJ Transit holds public hearings on first proposed fare hike in nearly a decade. Here's what you need to know. https://t.co/5Ui07iS9Nt
Public to sound off on New Jersey Transit's proposed fare hike https://t.co/EBTAv5xo1k https://t.co/7F5O5B1W4c
Happening today: Another round of public hearings will be held on New Jersey Transit's proposed 15% fare increase. @elijahwestbrook has the details. https://t.co/Q0KSUkP9lL
1st public meeting held on proposed New Jersey Transit fare hike https://t.co/IkUkWhGind
NJ Transit wants bus and train riders to cough up more fare money to help rescue the agency from budget deficits. A plan to increase fares 15% on July 1 and then by 3% each following year got its first public airing Monday at the Cherry Hill Library https://t.co/KzgkrrPaGy
NJ Transit has proposed a fare increase starting this summer. Public hearings are being held all over the state this week for people to share their thoughts on it. https://t.co/lGIpXoUn0H
New Jersey officials - like @bergencountynj exec Jim Tedesco — get their public opposition to #congestion pricing on the record as a “shameful money grab.” The #NJ lawsuit to block the toll plan — in court next month. #NBC4NY https://t.co/NJKKh8fTkW
Happening Today: NJ TRANSIT will hold the first of several public hearings into the agency's proposed 15% fare hike that would take effect this summer. @elijahwestbrook has the details. https://t.co/M4sT7fFnGy