S 1640 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires NJT to establish guidelines for on-demand micro transit pilot programs operating within State.

This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to create guidelines for on-demand micro transit pilot programs - shared rides via mobile app or phone that pick up and drop off users at their selected times. The guidelines must ensure affordability for residents in "transit deserts" (areas with limited public transit), incentivize unionized driver employment, and specify vehicle types (including those requiring commercial driver licenses). NJT must prioritize expanding these services to Bergen, Mercer, and Middlesex counties, focusing on densely populated areas and locations with no current transit options. The bill takes effect seven months after enactment, setting operational standards for pilot programs without providing new funding.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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