Bucco urges immediate resolution to nj transit strike impacting commuters

Bucco urges immediate resolution to NJ Transit strike impacting commuters

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May 16, 2025
Senator Bucco says resolving the strike must protect both riders’ wallets and the state’s economy.

TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco called for urgent action Friday to resolve the ongoing NJ Transit strike, citing its impact on hundreds of thousands of commuters across New Jersey.

“Our commuters deserve safe and reliable service—now,” Bucco said in a statement. “The current NJ Transit strike is unacceptable, and I am calling on all parties to return to the negotiation table immediately.”

The strike, which has disrupted transportation statewide, stems from a labor dispute that remains unresolved. Bucco emphasized the need for a solution that supports workers without shifting the financial burden to riders or businesses.

“A swift and fair resolution must be reached that does not place the financial burden on the backs of our riders and taxpayers,” he said.

Bucco criticized the Murphy administration and NJ Transit leadership for failing to prevent the strike, pointing to long-standing concerns raised about transit management and spending priorities.

Past concerns resurface amid disruption

“The Murphy administration and NJ Transit have had five years to settle this labor dispute, and their failure to do so is simply intolerable. NJ commuters deserve better,” Bucco said.

In 2023, Bucco opposed NJ Transit’s decision to move forward with a $500 million corporate headquarters project in Newark, warning it could divert resources away from operational needs and contract negotiations.

He reiterated that families across the state depend on NJ Transit daily and called for leadership to return to the bargaining table.

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