Free public transit rides in NJ: Holiday fare through Labor Day

New Jersey Transit is free for riders from August 26 to September 2, 2024. Riders do not need to purchase or present a ticket on any train, bus or light rail for one week. The tariff holiday is a way of saying “Thank you” to customers after a trial period of uneven service.

“Understanding that our commuters have experienced many disruptions this summer, we are offering a one-week fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT riders,” Governor Murphy said. “As we work diligently with Amtrak to investigate and address the issues that have arisen this summer, particularly on the Northeast Corridor, we hope this fare holiday provides some relief to our commuters.”