Posted 4/10/2024, 9:11:15 PM
New Jersey Transit Fares Rise 15% to Address Looming Budget Deficits
- New Jersey Transit hiked fares 15% starting in July to address budget shortfalls
- Monthly rail passes and bus fares are increasing $44 and $0.20, respectively
- Fare hike aims to fill $100M budget gap in 2025, but deficits will reach $780M by 2026
- Increase comes as New York moves ahead with contested $15 congestion toll for drivers
- NJ politicians claim toll unfairly targets NJ commuters; trying to block in court
