Advocates and NJ transit riders shared a laundry list of complaints about NJ Transit’s bus service with members of the Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee on Thursday. Their testimony was in part to help push for the passage of a Bus Riders’ Bill of Rights, which would ensure frequent and reliable service, clean and safe buses, well-trained drivers and an equitable fare structure.
“We see when we invest in transit, particularly bus, that it helps everyone in the community … And it spurs economic development. So, when we make buses win, everyone wins and that’s what this bill is about,” said bill sponsor Assemblyman Dan Benson (D-Mercer).
Advocates say it’s important that bus service is viewed as a necessity for communities, not a convenience. They say the bill is entirely dependent upon getting more funding from NJ Transit to get better service.
