From Strikes to Fare Hikes: Examining NJ Transit’s Finances

NJ SEED
May 27, 2025
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May 23, 2025 | njspotlightnews.org

The NJ Transit strike is tentatively settled and rail service is back up and running. But the financial outlook for New Jersey’s largest bus and rail system is still down. Fares are going up… again. Why? Hosts John P. McAlpin and Maddi Ference tell you what the NJ Transit strike shows about how shaky the agency is.

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NJ SEED: An informative discuss about the financial issues facing NJ Transit.

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