NEW YORK, N.Y. — A multi-bus accident forced the closure of the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal on Tuesday morning, causing major disruptions across regional transit routes.
According to NJ TRANSIT, all bus service traveling to and from the Port Authority is being redirected to alternate hubs, including Secaucus Junction, Newark Penn Station and Hoboken Terminal. Officials did not confirm the number of buses involved in the crash or whether there were any injuries.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has not yet provided a timeline for reopening the terminal, which is one of the busiest in the country and handles more than 200,000 passengers each weekday.
Key Points
- Multi-bus accident shuts down New York Port Authority Bus Terminal
- NJ TRANSIT buses rerouted to Secaucus, Newark and Hoboken
- No timeline given for reopening of the terminal
“NJ TRANSIT bus service traveling to and from the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal is being diverted,” the agency said in a service advisory.
Commuters experienced delays and crowding across the redirected stations, with additional personnel deployed to assist with the surge in passengers. Travelers were urged to check for updates on service changes.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and assessing damage at the scene.
Tuesday’s terminal shutdown marks one of the most significant disruptions to Port Authority operations in recent months.