New Jersey Transit’s Board of Directors will vote Wednesday on a proposed 15% fare hike.
If the proposal passes, it will go into effect on July 1.
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The proposed hike comes as NJ Transit is facing a $120 million budget shortfall for the year.
For 2025, it is nearly a $1 billion shortfall.