NJ Transit Plans 15% Fare Hike Amid Budget Deficit
TL;DR
NJ Transit is proposing a significant 15% fare hike and the elimination of its pandemic-era discount program to address a looming budget deficit, with MTA chairman Janno Lieber criticizing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy for the transit budget chaos. The fare increase, which could take effect in July, would only provide temporary relief as NJ Transit is projected to face a $767 million budget deficit next year. Murphy has sued the federal government and MTA to halt New York's congestion toll program, which aims to raise funds for MTA upgrades. Transit advocates and officials have expressed disappointment in the fare hike and the lack of alternative solutions explored.
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- N.J. Transit Proposes Raising Fares 15% on July 1 The New York Times
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- Facing huge deficits, NJ Transit proposes 15% fare hike, the first in 9 years NorthJersey.com
- NJ Transit proposes first fare hike in almost 10 years. New rates could start this summer. NJ.com
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