A 3554 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires NJT to offer discount fares to certain individuals.

This bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to offer discounted fares on bus, rail, and light rail services to five specific groups: elementary/secondary school students commuting to school, full-time college/university students commuting to school, full-time workforce training program students, individuals receiving Work First New Jersey benefits, and newly employed residents meeting strict criteria (e.g., minimum wage, 20+ hours/week, 30+ days unemployed). The discount applies when purchasing tickets or passes for commuting to and from these activities. Eligibility for the "newly employed" category includes being a New Jersey resident, not currently receiving public assistance, and meeting income and employment duration requirements. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024 Last action Feb 5, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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