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NJ Transit’s Record Budget and Rising Costs | Philadelphia News
NJ Transit just landed its biggest budget ever—$3.5 billion for the new fiscal year, a 11% jump from last year—thanks to a major state subsidy and a corporate transit fee set to expire in 2029. But with soaring labor and benefit costs outpacing inflation, the agency’s balancing act gets tougher. Fares are rising again—3% automatically—with advocates pushing for public hearings. Despite the cash infusion, riders are still feeling the strain as service reliability remains a challenge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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