NJ Transit Strike: Commuter Options and Contingency Plans

NJ Transit Strike Contingency Plan

• ⚠️ If a strike is called, New Jersey Transit will implement a contingency plan starting Monday.
• 🗓️ Commuters will need to find their own transportation for Friday through the weekend if the strike occurs.

Bus and Park & Ride Options

• 🚌 Beginning Monday, charter buses will operate from four park and ride locations across New Jersey.
• 📍 Buses from Sukakus Junction and PNC Art Center will go to Port Authority.
• 📍 Buses from Hamilton Rail Station will go to Newark Penn Station, connecting to the PATH train.
• 📍 Buses from Woodbridge Center Mall will go to the PAS station in Harrison.
• 💰 Commuters will be responsible for the cost of these charter bus rides, with an example roundtrip ticket costing $48.
• 🚍 NJ Transit will also increase the number of its own buses on the road, particularly near rail stations.

Airport and Ride Share Impacts

• ✈️ Port Authority will offer free direct shuttle buses from Newark Penn Station to Newark Liberty Airport.
• 🚗 Uber is alerting customers to potential longer wait times and price surges.
• 🚕 Some ride share drivers are hesitant to work during a potential Friday strike.

Alternative Commuter Services

• 🏢 Boxcar.com is a private company offering reservations on charter buses for commuters, with pickup locations in hometowns.
• 🏠 The advice for Friday is to work from home if possible.