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TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy has declared a fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT riders from August 26 through September 2, 2024, across all transportation modes. This initiative serves as a gesture of appreciation to the hundreds of thousands of customers who rely on public transit daily.
This comes after commuters have been plagued with a summer of problems including canceled schedules, broken down trains, and delays.
During this fare-free week, all rides on the NJ TRANSIT network will be complimentary. For monthly pass holders who have already purchased passes for August, a 25% discount on their September monthly pass will be automatically applied when purchased via the mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines, or ticket windows.
The decision comes after a series of service disruptions, particularly on the Northeast Corridor, managed in partnership with Amtrak. Governor Murphy expressed his understanding of the difficulties faced by commuters this summer and hopes the fare holiday will provide some relief. “Understanding that our commuters have faced many disruptions this summer, we are providing a one-week fare holiday for NJ TRANSIT riders,” Murphy stated.
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak have taken several short-term measures to improve service, including increased equipment inspections and infrastructure repairs. These efforts have already resulted in a decrease in incidents. Additional long-term improvements are underway, focusing on the state-of-good-repair of critical infrastructure and pursuing grants to accelerate essential replacements and upgrades.
Moreover, NJ TRANSIT is addressing performance issues with the River LINE light rail service. A supplemental bus plan has been introduced to improve reliability and predictability on weekdays while expedited repairs are made to restore the light rail service.
East Lyme Resident Wins $10K KENO Prize
NEW LONDON, CT — A lucky KENO player from East Lyme has struck it big with a substantial win. David J, a local resident, secured a $10,000 prize in Thursday’s KENO drawing.
The winning ticket was purchased at Sully’s Mobil Mart in New London.
Fatal Shooting in D.C. Leaves One Dead
D.C. — A deadly shooting in Northwest D.C. on Friday evening has left a 25-year-old man dead, prompting an active investigation.
The incident occurred around 6:57 p.m. on August 23, in the 1300 block of Girard Street, Northwest. Responding officers discovered an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds.
The victim, identified as Martinez Robinson of Waldorf, Maryland, was rushed to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the police at (202) 727-9099 or send tips via text to 50411. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for homicides in D.C.
Big Win for Brooklyn: TAKE 5 Ticket Claims Top Prize
BROOKLYN, NY — A top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 midday drawing on Sunday was sold in Brooklyn.
The ticket, worth $17,065.50, was purchased at Peralta Bueno, located at 2578 Pitkin Avenue.
TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery prizes can be claimed up to one year from the drawing date.
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