Somerset County, NJ – Local officials announced the launch of a fare-free shuttle service connecting the Lyons Train Station to the Lyons VA Medical Center in Bernards Township, aimed at improving transportation access for military veterans seeking medical care.
The new Veterans Lyons Shuttle began operating November 7 and has already served more than 50 riders, according to Somerset County officials.
The initiative is a collaboration between Somerset County, NJ TRANSIT, the Lyons VA Medical Center, and the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Funded through an NJ TRANSIT grant and operated by Somerset County, the shuttle offers veterans a direct link between the regional rail network and the VA facility — closing what officials called a critical “first- and last-mile” gap in service.
The county said the program was created to ensure that transportation is never a barrier for veterans attending vital appointments at the Lyons VA campus.
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Free weekday service for local veterans
The Veterans Lyons Shuttle runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., looping approximately eight times per day to coordinate with NJ TRANSIT’s Morris & Essex Line schedule.
Each vehicle seats 16 passengers and includes two wheelchair securement stations, ensuring full ADA accessibility.
County leaders are encouraging residents to spread the word among veterans in the region. “We are so pleased to be able to carry our veterans those last few miles,” officials said in a statement. “They’ve served us all so heroically — now we’re honored to serve them.”
Partnerships expand veterans’ transportation options
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The program reflects a growing effort across New Jersey to strengthen transportation options for veterans through partnerships among state and local agencies.
Officials said data collected from the first weeks of service will help determine future routes or expanded hours based on need.
Veterans and family members can contact Somerset County Transportation Services or visit the county’s official website for schedule details and ridership information.
Key Points
- Somerset County launched a free weekday shuttle connecting Lyons Train Station to the Lyons VA Medical Center.
- The service, operated by the county and funded by NJ TRANSIT, began November 7 and has already served over 50 veterans.
- The shuttle runs eight daily loops, is ADA accessible, and aims to bridge first- and last-mile transportation gaps for veterans.
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