The first fare hike in nearly a decade was approved by New Jersey Transit
New Jersey Transit’s board of directors has unanimously approved a 15% fare hike. It is the first increase in nearly a decade for bus and train riders. The increase would be the first hike in nearly 10 years for New Jersey transit riders since 2003. The board of director says the increase is needed to make it easier for riders to get on board.
New Jersey Transit hiked fares for its railroads, bus routes and light rail lines by 15%. Officials seek to patch a massive hole in the agency's finances. Officials say the hike is necessary to fix a massive deficit in the state's transportation budget. The hike will take effect in July, beginning in July.
New Jersey Transit Board of Directors has unanimously approved a 15% fare increase for bus and train riders. It's the first rate hike in nearly 10 years. The new fares go into effect July 1. The increase is expected to be the first in nearly a decade.
NJ TRANSIT board approves 1st fare hike in nearly a decade. Riders will face a 15 percent fare hike, as the transit agency tries to make up a $119 million budget deficit. The transit agency is trying to make it up a deficit by raising revenue by 15 percent.
The board voted to approve a fare hike Wednesday, the system's first in nearly a decade. Commuters react to the decision, saying it will affect them. The board approved the fare hike, which will be the system's first in 10 years.
NJ TRANSIT board to vote on first fare increase in nearly 10 years. Riders could face a 15 percent fare increase, as the transit agency tries to make up a $119 million budget deficit. The agency has been in the midst of a massive budget deficit since 2008.
NJ Transit board approves 15% fare hike, effective July 1. Board of directors unanimously approves fare hike for buses and trains. 15% increase set to take effect July 1, effective in New Jersey on July 4. Board: Fare hike will take effect on buses, trains.
New Jersey Transit officials voted to a proposed fare hike Wednesday. The increase would be the first increase in nearly a decade. It's the first hike in nearly 10 years. NJ Transit officials say they're looking to make it easier for the public to pay for the service.