Multi-bus crash shuts down New York Port Authority terminal, NJ Transit buses diverted
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,…
NJ Transit Bus Driver Arrested for Beating Passenger Who Spit on Him
NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey Transit bus driver, identified as Mr. Toron Walker, was arrested following a violent confrontation with a passenger on Friday, August 16. The incident, which occurred around…
New Jersey Transit Is Offering Free Rides – But, No Thanks! I’ll Pass on the Potential Brawls
NEWARK, NJ – Ah, New Jersey Transit. The sometimes reliable, always “eventful” transportation option we’ve all reluctantly embraced at some point. Just when you think your relationship with NJ Transit is at…
Amid Problems and Outages, Governor Announces Free Week on NJ Transit
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy announced today a fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT users from August 26 to September 2, 2024. During this week, passengers can travel free on all NJ…
NJ Transit Failures Lead to Call for Legislative Investigation and Hearing
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey State Senator Troy Singleton (D-Burlington) has formally requested hearings to investigate the ongoing issues plaguing New Jersey Transit’s River Line service. Singleton’s call for action comes in…
New Jersey Transit, Penn Station Third World Train Service, Third World Conditions
NEWARK, NJ— The temperatures this week have been in the upper 90s and this morning, that heat caused the cancellation of train service in Penn Station in Newark. On top of that,…
Bus Company Cancels Deal With Embattled New Jersey Transit
PARAMUS, NJ — Coach USA has declared that it will be discontinuing the O.N.E. Bus service routes 24, 31, and 44 in East Orange, Orange City, Newark, and Essex County, effective October…
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 bus in the Northeast District. 18-year-old Brandon…
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 thousands of visitors to New Jersey, concerns…
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 infrastructure and immigrant services. The budget includes…
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 headquarters, urging Governor Murphy to halt the…
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 Administration to address what he referred to…
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 support NJ Transit in the final weeks…
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 1, 2024. Starting July 1, 2024, a…
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 being struck by a train. NJ Transit…
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 5:33 AM just west of the station,…
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 Jersey’s green energy foundation, the mass transit…
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 New Jersey voters prefer that revenues from…
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 rate to 7% to solve NJ Transit’s…
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 agenda is about to get more expensive…
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 Jersey Coast Line, according to agency spokesperson…