TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has announced a fare waiver for NJ TRANSIT riders on all modes of transportation from August 26 through September 2, 2024. This initiative is a gesture of appreciation to the hundreds of thousands of customers who rely on public transportation every day.

Previously, commuters had to contend with numerous problems during the summer, including timetable disruptions, train cancellations and delays.

During this fare-free week, all rides on NJ TRANSIT are free. Monthly passholders who have already purchased August passes will automatically receive 25% off their September monthly pass when purchased through the mobile app, at ticket machines or at ticket counters.

The decision came after a series of service disruptions, particularly on the Northeast Corridor, which is managed in partnership with Amtrak. Governor Murphy expressed his understanding of the difficulties commuters have faced this summer and hopes the fare waiver will provide some relief. “Because we understand that our commuters have faced many disruptions this summer, we are providing NJ TRANSIT riders with a one-week fare waiver,” Murphy explained.

NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak have taken several short-term actions to improve service, including increased equipment inspections and infrastructure repairs. These efforts have already resulted in a reduction in incidents. Additional long-term improvements are in the works, with a focus on restoring critical infrastructure to good condition and applying for grants to expedite key replacements and upgrades.

Additionally, NJ TRANSIT is addressing performance issues with River LINE light rail service. A supplemental bus schedule has been implemented to improve weekday reliability and predictability while expedited repairs are made to restore light rail service.