Bill > A3315

Introduced Session

This bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation (commissioner) to establish and issue requirements for the operation of any on-demand micro transit program operating within the State. These requirements are to provide that: (1) all vehicles used by an on-demand micro transit program are to have drivers who are employees of the New Jersey Transit Corporation (corporation), a county transit agency, or other public entity and are responsible for directly operating transportation services provided by an on-demand micro transit program, with certain exceptions described in the bill; (2) on-demand micro transit drivers hold a valid commercial driver license; (3) on-demand micro transit drivers are compensated at no less than the same wages, hours, working conditions, and benefits as other drivers directly employed by a public entity providing on-demand micro transit service; (4) existing employees of a public entity that provides on-demand micro transit service, and, if applicable, the entity's existing transportation contractors, and the corporation are not adversely affected by the establishment and operation of the on-demand micro transit program; (5) each on-demand micro transit program creates additional transit service to transit deserts; (6) on-demand micro transit services are available to persons without access to a smartphone, Internet service, or a credit card; (7) on-demand micro transit services include accessibility features to accommodate the mobility needs of persons with disabilities at the same service levels as the general population; (8) an entity that uses public funding to fund the on-demand micro transit program reports certain data on any program to the corporation each month; (9) the corporation publishes data reports on its Internet website on a quarterly basis; (10) any failure of an employer to comply with the bill's provisions is considered a failure to meet the wage payment requirements under current law and may result in civil action; and (11) the commissioner, in consultation with the corporation, may establish any other rules, guidelines, or protocols. The bill also establishes the Micro Transit Oversight Committee (committee), which is required to review each on-demand micro transit plan established by the corporation, a county transit agency, or any other entity and to certify that the plan meets all of the requirements established under the bill. The committee is to be comprised of three members: (1) a representative from the corporation appointed by the Governor upon recommendation of the executive director of the corporation; (2) a member of the New Jersey General Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly; and (3) a member appointed by the President of the Senate upon recommendation of the labor organization representing the plurality of employees of the corporation involved in motorbus operations. Each member is to serve a term of one year. A majority of the membership of the committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of committee business, and action may be taken at any meeting by the affirmative vote of a majority of the membership of the committee. An entity is prohibited from providing on-demand micro transit service until the entity receives the certification required by the bill. Under the bill, "on-demand micro transit" is defined as publicly available, technology-enabled, shared transportation provided by means of a motor vehicle to individuals selecting a pick-up and drop-off locations by telephone or through a mobile application, and which transportation is provided at a time selected by the individual or as soon as possible after the individual selects pick-up and drop-off locations for such transportation.

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William Sampson (D)*, 

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

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