TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has announced a fare waiver for NJ TRANSIT riders on all modes of transportation from August 26 through September 2, 2024. This initiative is a gesture of appreciation to the hundreds of thousands of customers who rely on public transportation every day.
Previously, commuters had to contend with numerous problems during the summer, including timetable disruptions, train cancellations and delays.
During this fare-free week, all rides on NJ TRANSIT are free. Monthly passholders who have already purchased August passes will automatically receive 25% off their September monthly pass when purchased through the mobile app, at ticket machines or at ticket counters.
The decision came after a series of service disruptions, particularly on the Northeast Corridor, which is managed in partnership with Amtrak. Governor Murphy expressed his understanding of the difficulties commuters have faced this summer and hopes the fare waiver will provide some relief. “Because we understand that our commuters have faced many disruptions this summer, we are providing NJ TRANSIT riders with a one-week fare waiver,” Murphy explained.
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak have taken several short-term actions to improve service, including increased equipment inspections and infrastructure repairs. These efforts have already resulted in a reduction in incidents. Additional long-term improvements are in the works, with a focus on restoring critical infrastructure to good condition and applying for grants to expedite key replacements and upgrades.
Additionally, NJ TRANSIT is addressing performance issues with River LINE light rail service. A supplemental bus schedule has been implemented to improve weekday reliability and predictability while expedited repairs are made to restore light rail service.
- NJ Transit starts free today – maybe. If the trains actually run
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has announced a fare waiver for NJ TRANSIT riders on all modes of transportation from August 26 through September 2, 2024. This initiative is a gesture of appreciation to the hundreds of thousands of customers who rely on public transportation every day.
Previously, commuters had to contend with numerous problems during the summer, including timetable disruptions, train cancellations and delays.
During this fare-free week, all rides on NJ TRANSIT are free. Monthly passholders who have already purchased August passes will automatically receive 25% off their September monthly pass when purchased through the mobile app, at ticket machines or at ticket counters.
The decision came after a series of service disruptions, particularly on the Northeast Corridor, which is managed in partnership with Amtrak. Governor Murphy expressed his understanding of the difficulties commuters have faced this summer and hopes the fare waiver will provide some relief. “Because we understand that our commuters have faced many disruptions this summer, we are providing NJ TRANSIT riders with a one-week fare waiver,” Murphy explained.
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak have taken several short-term actions to improve service, including increased equipment inspections and infrastructure repairs. These efforts have already resulted in a reduction in incidents. Additional long-term improvements are in the works, with a focus on restoring critical infrastructure to good condition and applying for grants to expedite key replacements and upgrades.
Additionally, NJ TRANSIT is addressing performance issues with River LINE light rail service. A supplemental bus schedule has been implemented to improve weekday reliability and predictability while expedited repairs are made to restore light rail service.
- Dorchester man arrested for gun possession after incident at traffic stop in Roxbury
BOSTON, Massachusetts. — A 23-year-old Dorchester man was arrested for weapons possession following an incident related to a traffic stop in Roxbury Saturday evening, according to Boston police.
The arrest occurred on August 24, 2024 at approximately 7:15 p.m. when officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) conducted a traffic stop near 518 Warren Street. While an officer was in a marked patrol car investigating the stopped vehicle, an unknown liquid substance suddenly struck him in the face and arms. The officer quickly informed his partner that a vehicle had driven by and thrown something at them.
Officers immediately terminated the traffic stop and located the suspect vehicle. When they stopped the vehicle and made contact with the occupants, the passenger admitted that he was trying to “scare” officers. Officers then asked the occupants for their identification and noticed the passenger leaning forward suspiciously. Officers asked him to sit up straight so they could see his hands.
During the subsequent investigation, officers asked the passenger to exit the vehicle. When the suspect refused, officers opened the door and noticed the suspect leaning forward again. A body search of the suspect revealed a firearm in his waistband. The weapon was identified as a Taurus PT111 Millennium loaded with one round in the chamber and nine rounds in the magazine.
A water pistol was also found inside the vehicle. The other occupants of the vehicle were able to escape the scene of the accident.
Danyael Torres, 23, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and authorities have not released any further details.
- Boston police investigate fatal shooting in Dorchester
BOSTON, Massachusetts. — Boston police say a man died in a shooting in Dorchester on Saturday night.
Officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a report of a person shot in the area of 519 Washington Street on August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:58 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but was later pronounced dead.
The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Those wishing to remain anonymous can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463). The investigation is ongoing.
