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NJ S355

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Diegnan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • NJ Transit must establish the "NJpass Program" within one year to provide discounted fares to approved classes of eligible organizations, including training providers, apprenticeship programs, higher education institutions, employers, and social service providers

  • Eligible organizations can apply to participate in NJpass and negotiate contracts with NJ Transit for discounted group rates, with initial contracts limited to 12 months and renewals up to two years

  • NJ Transit must create the "GO NJ Transit Card Program" within one year, offering reloadable transit cards requiring a minimum $10 balance that can be used for any NJ Transit bus or rail service, with funds that never expire

  • The transit card program must implement fare capping to ensure riders pay the lowest fare for their travel period without upfront costs, plus provide additional discounts beyond existing reduced fares for seniors and persons with disabilities

  • NJ Transit must publish program information online and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on program effectiveness, beginning two years after implementation

Legislative Description

Establishes "NJpass Program" to provide discounted fares to eligible organizations; establishes "GO NJ Transit Card Program" to develop transit cards that can be used to purchase any NJT service.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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