New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) announced on Thursday, August 15th, that as a gesture of gratitude to loyal customers, Governor Phil Murphy has decided to waive all fares for transportation between August 26th and September 2nd. If you have already purchased a monthly pass for August, you will receive a 25% discount next month.
This initiative, known as the “Fare Holiday,” aims to express the agency’s apology for recent service disruptions. According to the official announcement on NJ Transit’s website, this move is a way to acknowledge the inconvenience caused by recent service interruptions.
“We recognize that recent service disruptions have caused inconvenience and have actively collaborated with Amtrak to improve the reliability of the Northeast Corridor service. Our joint efforts have significantly reduced service incidents,” NJ Transit stated. “We appreciate your continued support of NJ Transit and look forward to serving you during and after the Fare Holiday.”
Governor Phil Murphy met with leaders from Amtrak and the New Jersey Department of Transportation in June to discuss how to prevent future major disruptions. Officials mentioned that the New Jersey Department of Transportation has increased equipment inspections, while Amtrak is considering repairing overhead wires, track signal systems, and substations along the Northeast Corridor as short-term solutions.
“We must find a way to elegantly bring this summer to a close,” Murphy told PIX television. “We want to thank the thousands of commuters who have had to endure a very difficult summer.”
Despite the recent challenges, the New Jersey Transit Authority increased train prices by 15% on July 1st.