NJ Transit, the nation's largest statewide public transportation system, is offering free rides to all its customers from August 26 through September 2, 2024. The fare holiday, announced by Governor Murphy, applies to all modes of transportation across the NJ Transit network. The move is seen as a "Thank You" to the hundreds of thousands of loyal customers who depend on public transit, especially after a summer marked by delays and cancellations.
During this period, customers are not required to purchase or present tickets to travel. However, tickets will be required again for travel beginning September 3, 2024. The fare holiday does not apply to PATH trains, PATCO trains, or the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport. Parking fees at NJ Transit facilities will also remain in effect during the fare holiday.
In addition to the fare holiday, monthly pass holders who have already purchased an August pass will automatically receive a 25% discount on their September monthly pass purchase. The discount will be automatically applied through the NJ Transit mobile app, Ticket Vending Machines, or at ticket windows.
In a statement, Governor Murphy said, “Understanding that our commuters have faced many disruptions this summer, we are providing a one-week fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT riders. As we work diligently with Amtrak to investigate and address the issues that have occurred this summer, especially on the Northeast Corridor, we hope this fare holiday offers our commuters some relief."