NJ Transit fare holiday: It will be free to ride all trains, buses for one week starting Monday [Video]

NEW JERSEY (WABC) — Good news for New Jersey commuters: that fare holiday on all New Jersey Transit buses and trains begins Monday.

The transit fare holiday will waive all fees on all modes of transportation from Monday, August 26 through September 2.

If you’ve already bought a monthly ticket, you won’t be left out of the savings. Those customers will automatically receive a 25% discount on their September monthly pass purchase through the mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs), or ticket windows.

It’s being called a “thank you” to the hundreds of thousands of loyal NJ Transit riders, especially when service has not met their needs or fell short.

“Understanding that our commuters have faced many disruptions this summer, we are providing a one week fare holiday for NJ Transit riders,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. “As we work diligently with Amtrak to investigate and address the issues that have occurred this summer, especially on the Northeast Corridor, we hope this …