Several New Jersey lawmakers are calling for an immediate special hearing by the state legislature to investigate and find solutions to NJ Transit’s ongoing issues.
The call comes in response to a 15% fare increase, coupled with continuous service problems, including broken and cancelled trains. The latest issue involving the Raritan River Bridge being damaged and impassable is a significant concern, causing massive disruptions and posing safety risks to New Jersey commuters.
“New Jersey commuters have endured enough,” state Sen. Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth, said in a statement. “The continuous failures of NJ Transit are unacceptable. The recent fare hike only adds insult to injury for residents who depend on reliable transportation. The Raritan River Bridge malfunction is just the latest in a series of systemic issues that need immediate and thorough investigation. We demand answers on when this will be fixed and how NJ Transit plans to prevent such incidents in the future. We also have to question why the federal government seems less than concerned with the overwhelming issues along the busiest corridor in the nation – it’s unacceptable.”
Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, R-Middletown, and Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn, R-Monmouth, joined in the call.
The legislators are calling for the hearing to be scheduled promptly and are urging their colleagues in the State Legislature to support this critical initiative. The goal is to bring NJ Transit officials before the Legislature to address these ongoing problems, provide concrete solutions, and outline a clear plan for improving service reliability and safety.
