A 5870 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

This bill establishes rules for on-demand micro transit services in New Jersey - technology-enabled shared rides booked via app or phone. It requires drivers to be employees of public transit agencies (like NJ Transit) or directly hired contractors with equal wages/benefits, prohibits replacing existing transit routes, and mandates services for "transit deserts" (areas with limited public transit access). The bill also requires accessibility features for people with disabilities, ensures service for those without smartphones/credit cards, and mandates monthly data reporting on costs and ridership to NJ Transit. A new oversight committee must certify all programs meet these standards before operation.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 Last action Jan 8, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
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Jan 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
lower
Jan 5, 2026
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
lower
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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