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,…
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 his mother to file a lawsuit against…
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 Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program grants. This…
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 marks the first fare increase since 2015…
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 Mukherji, S-1190, which proposes the creation of…
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, a Republican member of the Assembly Transportation…
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, 24, of New Rochelle, and Marquise Webb,…
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 when a bull was spotted roaming the…
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 including second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and weapon…
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 in Essex County. The incident occurred in…
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 Transit,” on November 9. The bill-signing ceremony…
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 is anything but. Passengers frequently complain about…
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 since 2010. The win occurred in the…
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 the Aberdeen Township Police Department. The incident…
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 during the late afternoon hours of Saturday.…
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 major California cities has surged in the…
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…
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…
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 Transit bus stop shelter. The police have…
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 place on Thursday, April 27th. Up to…