Arrest Made in Fatal Stabbing on Baltimore Mass Transit Bus
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on July 10, 2024, aboard a Mass Transit …
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Is It Too Late for New Jersey To Stop NJ Transit From Embarrassing Us During World Cup?
Concerns Over NJ Transit’s Performance Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Newark, NJ — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to bring hundreds of …
New Jersey Passes New Tax to Fund Broken NJ Transit System and Immigrant Services
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed the FY2025 state budget, which reinstates a substantial tax on wealthy corporations to support public …
Rally Against New Jersey Transit Fare Hikes, Service Troubles Planned in Newark
Transit Riders to Rally Against NJ Transit Fare Hikes Newark, NJ — In response to impending fare hikes, transit riders will rally outside NJ Transit …
NJ Transit Criticized by Mike Testa Amid Calls for Audit and Fare Hike Concerns
TRENTON, NJ—New Jersey State Senator Mike Testa took to Twitter to voice his strong dissatisfaction with the current state of NJ Transit, urging the Biden …
Phil Murphy Wants to Raise Sales Tax to Fix New Jersey Transit Budget Crisis
TRENTON, N.J. – Assembly Republican Conference Leader Christopher DePhillips is urging legislative leaders to avoid tax increases as Democrats discuss raising the sales tax to …
NJ Transit Agrees to Reimburse Customers for Unused Tickets
TRENTON, NJ – Senator John McKeon has informed the public that NJ Transit will now be refunding passengers for unused one-way tickets bought before June …
New Jersey Woman Struck by NJ Transit Train in Morristown
MORRISTOWN, NJ – A severe incident occurred on Saturday evening at the Morristown NJ Transit station where a woman sustained a significant leg injury after …
NJ Transit Train Death in Bergen County Causes Commute Delays
GARFIELD, NJ—An out-of-service NJ Transit train struck a pedestrian early Wednesday near the Plauderville Station in Garfield, causing significant delays. The incident occurred at approximately …
Phil Murphy Wants New Jersey Businesses to Bail Out NJ Transit with More Taxes
New Jersey Businesses Oppose Proposed Corporate Transit Tax TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Transit is having a money problem. Hailed as the future of New …
New Jersey Opposes Phil Murphy Plan to Fund NJ Transit with Gas Tax Revenue
New Jersey Residents Prefer Gas Tax Revenue for Roads Only, Poll Finds TRENTON, NJ—A recent poll by Farleigh Dickinson University revealed that a majority of …
Proposal to Raise New Jersey Sales Tax to Bail Out NJ Transit Challenged
TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblyman Brian Bergen criticized the NJ Business and Industry Association’s (NJBIA) advocacy efforts after the organization suggested increasing the state sales tax …
New Jersey Train Fare Hikes Increase Mass Transit Cost by 15%
TRENTON, NJ – Mass transit services in New Jersey are running out of money. Mass transit, one of the cornerstones of Governor Murphy’s green energy …
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by NJ Transit Train in Hazlet
HAZLET, NJ – A tragic incident occurred on Thursday when a man was struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train on the North …
Mother Sues NYC Transit and Social Media Giants Over Son’s Fatal Subway Surfing
New York, NY – The tragic death of 15-year-old Zackery Nazario, who died while engaging in a perilous activity known as “subway surfing,” has led …
Menendez Announces $75 Million for Critical NJ Transit Infrastructure Upgrades
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a major boost for New Jersey’s public transportation system, Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today announced the allocation of $75 million in …
New Jersey Commuters Off the Rails on 15% Transit Rate Hike
Newark, NJ – NJ Transit has announced a proposal for a 15% systemwide fare adjustment, slated to take effect from July 1, 2024. This decision …
Bill for NJ Transit Rider Advocacy Commission Advances
The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has taken a significant step towards improving the experience of NJ Transit riders. A bill sponsored by Senator Raj …
DePhillips Criticizes Proposed NJ Transit Fare Hike as Counterproductive
Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips has voiced strong opposition to NJ Transit’s proposed 15% fare increase, arguing that it effectively negates Governor Phil Murphy’s no-fare-hike achievement. DePhillips, …
Hapag-Lloyd to offer land transit through Saudi Arabia amid Red Sea disruption
BERLIN (Reuters) – German shipping group Hapag-Lloyd will continue to route its vessels around the Cape of Good Hope until further notice due to Houthi …
Maersk hopes international interventions, naval presence will allow Red Sea transit to return
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Maersk hopes international interventions and a larger naval presence in the Red Sea will eventually lead to maritime commerce to resume through …
Men Who Attacked NYPD Transit Cop Arrested for Assault
BRONX, NY – The Bronx District Attorney’s Office has announced the indictment of two men from Westchester for assaulting an NYPD Transit Lieutenant. Brian Innocent, …
NJ Transit Excuse For Early Morning Delays a Load of Bull
Bull on the Tracks: Commuter Chaos at Newark Penn Station NEWARK, NJ — On Thursday morning, commuters at Newark Penn Station faced an unexpected delay …
Arrest Made in Rochester Transit Center Shooting
ROCHESTER, NY— The Rochester Police Department has reported the arrest of 44-year-old Jamel Robinson following a fatal shooting outside the Transit Center. Robinson faces charges …
NJ Transit Rail Services Fully Restored After North Jersey Fire
ORANGE, NJ — NJ Transit resumed rail service with delays on the Morris and Essex lines on Monday, following a suspension caused by a fire …
Philadelphia Implements Camera-Based Enforcement for Transit Lane Violations
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Mayor Jim Kenney officially enacted Bill No. 230489, titled “Camera-Based Enforcement System For Parking, Stopping, and Standing Violations That Interfere With Mass …
Why New Jersey Transit Trains Have Dirty Windows, Sticky Floors, and an Odd Smell
TRENTON, NJ – Public transportation is supposed to be a convenient and efficient means of commuting, but for many New Jersey Transit riders, the experience …
Retired Bowie Transit Worker Wins $50,000 in Powerball Using Recycled Numbers
A retired transit worker from Bowie, Prince George’s County, recently secured a $50,000 Powerball third-tier prize using the same set of numbers he’s been playing …
NJ Transit Line Shut Down After Man Struck by Train in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, NJ – An adult male pedestrian was fatally struck by a North Jersey Coast Line train this morning near the Aberdeen-Matawan station, according to …
Woman Struck and Killed by NJ Transit Train
ELIZABETH, NJ – A yet-to-be-identified woman died from her injuries after being hit by an NJ Transit train in the vicinity of North Elizabeth station …
US, Canadian warships transit Taiwan Strait in latest joint mission
TAIPEI (Reuters) -A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, marking the second such joint mission …
Panama Canal extends transit restrictions through Sept. 2
By Elida Moreno and Marianna Parraga PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – The Panama Canal Authority on Wednesday notified shippers it is extending through Sept. 2 restrictions …
Republican Leaders request meeting with NJ Transit engineers considering strike
Sen. and Asm. Republican Leaders Anthony M. Bucco and John DiMaio sent a letter to the NJ Transit train operator’s union requesting a meeting to address concerns prior to a possible strike.
Riders Are Dropping Dead On California Public Transit As Drug Crisis Escalates
Riders Are Dropping Dead On California Public Transit As Drug Crisis Escalates Jack Applewhite on July 25, 2023 Drug use on public transit systems in …
Senate Republicans Ask NJ TRANSIT for Information on Expensive New Gateway Center Lease
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco and Sen. Declan O’Scanlon sent a letter today to NJ TRANSIT President Kevin Corbett asking for documents related to the agency’s recent lease of expensive office space in Gateway Center.
Bucco Statement on Murphy Administration’s Transit Deal With Onyx/Gateway
Sen. Anthony M. Bucco issued a statement in response to the lack of transparency displayed by the Murphy Administration and NJ Transit over their recent deal with Onyx/Gateway to lease a costly new headquarters in Newark.
Woodbury Police seek man who broke glass at NJ Transit shelter
Woodbury, NJ – The Woodbury Police Department is appealing to the public to help identify a man responsible for breaking the glass on a NJ …
Kids ride free on New Jersey Transit trains on Take Your Child to Work day
TRENTON, NJ – NJ Transit is offering free rides for kids under 18 on “Take Your Children to Work Day,” which is set to take …
Retired transit worker wins $100k on lottery scratch off ticket
GAITHERSBURG, MD – The Maryland Lottery has announced another big instant lottery winner this week. A Gaithersburg man has won $100,000 on a Gold x50 …
Young woman latest victim of NYC transit gropers
NEW YORK, NY – A forcible touching incident occurred on the S59 MTA bus within the 121 Precinct, prompting the NYPD to seek the public’s …
Ukraine Reportedly Strikes Russian Missiles In Transit Through Crimea
Ukraine Reportedly Strikes Russian Missiles In Transit Through Crimea Micaela Burrow on March 21, 2023 Strikes destroyed Russian cruise missiles in transit through Russian-occupied Crimea …
US calls Tsai transit ‘nothing new’, urges China to not react aggressively
By Michael Martina and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Expected U.S. stopovers in coming weeks by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen are standard practice and China …
Taiwan president plans ‘transit’ in Los Angeles, New York -government minister
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen plans to stop off in Los Angeles and New York as part of a visit to Central America, …
Disgruntled Gunman Shoots Three Kills One in D.C. Metro Transit Rampage
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A D.C. Metro Transit employee was shot and killed on Wednesday, and two others were shot after an altercation with a gunman …
Carjackers nearly hit transit bus after throwing woman from hood of car
CLIFTON, NJ – A woman was injured while trying to stave off a carjacker who had just gotten in her car. According to police, at …
Governor Signs Corrado Bill Improving Safety of Roads and Public Transit for People with Disabilities
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may soon be able to enjoy safer, more mobility friendly streets thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Corrado and signed into law today by Gov. Murphy.
U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Settlement with New Jersey Transit to Ensure New Jersey Transit’s Paratransit System Complies with Americans with Disabilities Act
NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a comprehensive settlement with New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) to resolve allegations that it violated …
New Jersey Transit bus driver shot and killed 15-year-old who attacked him
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A New Jersey Transit bus driver shot and killed a 15-year-old male with a stolen gun after the teen and others …
U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Settlement with New Jersey Transit to Ensure Equal Access for Individuals with Disabilities at Five Intercity Rail Stations
NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has reached a settlement with New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) to …
Trump administration blocked CDC transit mask mandate, report shows
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former President Donald Trump’s administration at a crucial time in the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 blocked the U.S. Centers …