NJ Transit Will be Free for One Week, After Summer of Disruptions

The governor announced a ‘fare holiday’ for all NJ Transit customers as a ‘thank you’ following the recent transit service disruptions.

NJ Transit train arrives into the station on March 9, 2016 in Newark, New Jersey. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that the New Jersey Transit Corporation will offer free rides to all passengers from Aug. 26 to Sept. 2 as a show of appreciation for dealing with the recent service disruptions.

Fares on all modes of transportation in the state transit network will be waived during the one-week “transit fare holiday” period, according to his press release.