It's the last day to ride NJ Transit for free
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Monday is your last chance to ride on NJ Transit trains, buses and light rail for free.
The agency's fare holiday started on Aug. 26 and lasts through Sept. 2. You will be charged a fare for any NJ Transit ride starting on Tuesday.
The free fares came after numerous disruptions in NJ Transit service this summer. The agency's on-time performance was 69% in June, Gov. Phil Murphy previously said.
Delays and cancellations continued through the fare holiday, with track maintenance, equipment availability and mechanical issues cited as the cause.
NJ Transit is also offering a 25% discount on a September monthly pass if you purchased a monthly pass for August. You can redeem the discount in the mobile app, at ticket vending machines or ticket windows.
The agency previously approved a 15% fare hike due to a financial deficit caused by the COVID pandemic and a dip in ridership. Fares will increase by 3% every summer, according to NJ Transit.
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