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[KevinKorell]

WPIX-TV, Pix-11 in New York, NY, 1/24/24:
 

 

 NJ Transit reveals proposed fare hikes; 10 public hearings scheduled    

 

 

NJ Transit has proposed fare increases systemwide and has scheduled several forums for the public to voice comments or opinions on the fare hikes. 

 

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[CNJRoss]

New York (NY) Post, 1/24/24

 

NJ Transit proposes massive 15% fare hikes as MTA chair taunts NJ Gov. Phil Murphy for budget hole

 

NJ Transit wants to hike fares an eye-popping 15% but may still face a massive budget hole in a year – a dire situation that has the head of the MTA mocking the Garden State’s governor.

 

MTA chairman Janno Lieber roasted New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday over his transit budgeting chaos, taking a dig at one of the most vocal critics of the planned congestion toll in Manhattan.

 

“Phil Murphy said he was gonna fix New Jersey Transit if it kills him,” Lieber told New York state lawmakers during a budget hearing in Albany. “I’m not sure. He’s not dying, and I’m not even sure if he’s trying.

 

 

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[KevinKorell]

News 12,  4/10/24:

 

 

   NJ Transit approves 15% fare increase to start this summer    

 

 

NJ Transit commuters can expect to pay more money for their tickets starting this summer.

 

 

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[KevinKorell]

WINS Radio, New York, NY, 4/10/24:

 

 

  NJ Transit board approves 15% fare hike with July start date    

 

 

 

The NJ Transit board voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a 15% fare hike on commuters that will start this summer.

 

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