New Jersey Transit fares for trains and buses increased by 3% on Tuesday.
This comes after last year's 15% price increase.
NJ Transit announced the annual increases last year after public hearings. President and CEO Kris Kolluri says it’s necessary to fund improvements without cutting service.
Toll of Commuting: NJ Transit prices increase 3% Tuesday
This is the first year this 3% fare increase has been implemented.
NJ Transit has said a fare hike would be no more than 3% each year, but hasn't said when this increase would stop.