NJ Transit fares increase 3% again

NJ Transit’s board approved a plan in 2024 to hike fares automatically by 3% every year. Critics say the public should have more input.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 494

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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NJ Transit fares are rising 3% systemwide Wednesday, part of a plan implemented two years ago to hike bus, train, and light rail prices automatically every year.

That plan, which initially saw fare hikes of up to 15%, was intended to get NJ Transit riders used to regular increases in the cost of bus and rail tickets. The agency projects fares will bring in $980 million in revenue in the fiscal year that …

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