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NJ A2460

NJ A2460
Requires NJT to offer discount fares to certain individuals.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (corporation) to offer discount fares to elementary and secondary school students who use corporation service to commute to and from school, full-time college and university students who use corporation service to commute to and from school, full-time workforce training program students who use corporation service to commute to and from a workforce training program, individuals currently receiving benefits under the Work First New Jersey program, and newly employed individuals who meet certain criteria.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT), which provides bus, rail, and light rail services, must offer discounted fares to several groups of individuals. These groups include elementary and secondary school students, full-time college and university students, and full-time participants in workforce training programs, all of whom use NJT services for their daily commute to and from school or training. Additionally, individuals currently receiving benefits from the Work First New Jersey program, a temporary public assistance program for families, will be eligible for these discounts. The bill also extends discounts to newly employed individuals who meet specific criteria, such as commuting to work via NJT, earning at least the state minimum wage, working at least 20 hours per week, having been unemployed for at least 30 days prior to their new job, not currently receiving Work First New Jersey benefits, and being a New Jersey resident.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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