New Jersey TRANSIT holding 1st public hearing on proposed 15% fare hikes

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New Jersey TRANSIT holding 1st public hearing on proposed 15% fare hikes
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NJ Transit​ officials say the 15% hike is needed​ to fulfill a nearly $107 million shortfall.

HOBOKEN, N.J. -- New Jersey Transit is holding its first public hearing into proposed fare hikes Monday. The agency will hold several hearings across the state this week.NJ Transit officials say the 15% hike is needed to fulfill a nearly $107 million shortfall.If the board votes in favor of the proposal, the increase would go into effect July 1. Leaders say the hike would also include annual systemwide increases of 3% starting in July 2025 and subsequently each year after.

to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 5 at Bergen County Administration Building10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Trenton Transit Center6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 at Belmar Municipal Building10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at Berkeley College Woodbridge Campus Student Center6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at Kean University North Avenue Academic Building10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Frank R. Lautenberg Station at Secaucus Junction6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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