Stop NJ Transit Fare Hike

The Office of the Rate Counsel would have a say next time NJ Transit proposes raising fares under a bill that cleared a Senate panel this morning.
State Sen. Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex) said many commuters complained to her that they were not prepared for NJ Transit’s fare increases last year, which averaged 22 percent system-wide.
“The decision to increase the fares was done in a two month time frame which for commuters who work long hours didn’t provide adequate time,” she said.

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