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NJ S2931

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Raj Mukherji

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Transportation to establish operational requirements for on-demand micro transit programs, including that drivers must hold commercial driver licenses and receive wages and benefits equal to other drivers employed by the entity.

  • Mandates that micro transit services be accessible to people without smartphones, internet, or credit cards, and include wheelchair-accessible vehicles and accessible mobile applications for persons with disabilities.

  • Creates a three-member Micro Transit Oversight Committee within NJ Transit Corporation to review and certify that each micro transit plan meets all statutory requirements before service can begin.

  • Requires publicly-funded programs to report monthly data to NJ Transit on cost per ride, passengers per trip, wait times, and miles driven without passengers, with quarterly publication on NJ Transit's website.

  • Stipulates that micro transit programs must create additional service to transit deserts rather than replacing existing transit services, and existing employees cannot be adversely affected by new programs.

Legislative Description

Establishes requirements for on-demand micro transit programs operating in NJ.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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