Get Free Rides From NJ Transit For A Week In New Jersey

Wow, something is free for us to enjoy in New Jersey. Let's take advantage of it.

Free rides on buses, trains and light rail services for one week will be available in the Garden State. It's a fare-free initiative part of an effort to encourage transportation usage across the state, according to thedigestonline.com. The PATH System is not a part of NJ Transit and is not free.

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Is there somewhere you want to go with the family and you always say it's to expensive to take the train, here's your chance. Hop on a New Jersey bus for free. It's free for one week, including a holiday weekend.

When is NJ Transit free?

The week-long free NJ transit will last from Monday, August, 26th, through Sunday, September 2nd, 2024. Passengers can ride without purchasing tickets.

From thedigestonline.com: "Governor Murphy described the move as a way to provide financial relief to New Jersey residents while promoting the use of public transit. NJ Transit officials also emphasized that the fare-free week aims to attract new riders and reward regular commuters."

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This will be great for all the commuters and maybe the roads won't be so crazy, busy the last weekend of the summer rush.

This is the first time ever NJ Transit offered an extensive faire-free period. The state does expect an increase in riders during the week and additional staff will be added.

If you already have purchased monthly passes for August, you can receive a discount on a September pass as reimbursement. The discount will apply through the mobile app, ticket vending machines, or ticket windows. The discount on a September pass will be 25%.