NEW JERSEY (WABC) — Gov. Phil Murphy wants to thank New Jersey Transit riders after enduring a summer of service woes with a big gift: A week of free rides from Aug. 26 through Sept. 2.
The transit fare holiday will waive all fees on all modes of transportation.
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,” said Governor Murphy. “As we work diligently with Amtrak to investigate and address the issues …