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A 4664

Requires NJT to establish a transportation network company pilot program in certain counties.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese and 1 co-sponsor

NJT will run a three-year pilot in Bergen, Morris, and Middlesex counties to provide prearranged TNC rides to the nearest NJT facility on workdays, with reduced fares for eligible

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 4664

Summary of Bill A-4664 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a three-year New Jersey Transit Transportation Network Company (TNC) Pilot Program in Bergen, Morris, and Middlesex counties.
  • Objective: provide transit riders with prearranged rides to the nearest NJT facility (motorbus, rail, or light rail) on workdays, expanding access where traditional NJT service may be limited.

Key Provisions

Definitions (Section 1a)

  • clarifies terms used in the act, including:
    • New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT)
    • Digital network: the TNC app/online platform that prearranges rides
    • Eligible rider: transit rider meeting program eligibility and participating in the pilot
    • Personal vehicle: used by a TNC driver for prearranged rides (not classified as a taxi/autocab or other for-hire vehicle)
    • Prearranged ride: ride arranged via a TNC’s digital network, from acceptance to completion, not including traditional taxis, limousines, autocab, jitney, etc.
    • Transportation Network Company (TNC): entities registered to operate in NJ with a valid permit
    • Workdays: Monday–Friday, excluding holidays

Pilot Program Establishment and Scope (Section 1b)

  • NJT must establish a three-year NJT TNC Pilot Program in Bergen, Morris, and Middlesex counties.
  • Purpose: provide eligible riders with prearranged rides to the nearest NJT facility offering motorbus, rail, or light-rail service on workdays.
  • NJT must contract with one or more TNCs to provide these rides.
  • Service area and operations must be defined to ensure access where NJT transit is not available.
  • Coordination required with:
    • County boards of commissioners
    • Local Transportation Management Associations
    • Jobs Access and Reverse Commute program providers
    • Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program providers (49 U.S.C. 5310-funded)

Eligibility and Fare Structure (Sections 1c–1e)

  • Eligible riders must be residents of Bergen, Morris, or Middlesex counties.
  • Rides may occur during peak and off-peak hours, per rider demand.
  • Rides must be bookable via the TNC’s platform or an equivalent platform provided by the contracted TNCs.
  • Reduced fares: TNCs may offer reduced fares to eligible veterans or senior citizens, based on the flat rate set by NJT (in consultation with the TNCs).
  • Eligibility verification for reduced fare: riders must show proof of pilot participation (digital or physical) to receive reduced rail/bus/light-rail fares.

Fare Integration for Access to NJT Services (Section 1f)

  • Riders using the pilot to reach NJT facilities for regular transit service receive a reduced fare on the subsequent NJT service (bus, rail, or light rail).
  • Proof of pilot participation required to receive the reduced fare.
  • Reduced fare amount determined by NJT and adjusted to reflect the cost of prearranged rides obtained through the pilot.

Reporting and Evaluation (Section 1g)

  • Annual reporting to the Governor and the Legislature (and to the Legislature via a standard reporting mechanism) for the first year and each year thereafter until the pilot ends.
  • Reports must include:
    1. Total and projected transit trips under the pilot (previous year, current year, and projections).
    2. Total and projected eligible riders served.
    3. Rider satisfaction levels.
    4. Costs or savings generated by the pilot.
    5. Feedback from participants, disability advocates, and relevant organizations.
    6. Any other information NJT deems appropriate.
  • For the second and third years, the reports must include an analysis of improvements and a recommendation on expansion, modification, discontinuation, or permanent adoption of the pilot.

Timeline and Status

  • Effective date: immediate upon enactment.
  • Expiration: upon submission of the third and final required report.
  • Action history shows introduction and referral in March 2026.

Who/What is Affected

  • Riders residing in Bergen, Morris, and Middlesex counties who use NJT facilities and are eligible for the pilot.
  • NJT as the program administrator and coordinator with contracted TNCs.
  • Transportation Network Companies contracted to provide prearranged rides.
  • County governments, local transportation management associations, and programs serving seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those requiring to access Jobs Access/Reverse Commute and 5310 services.

Potential Impacts

  • Increases travel options for riders needing access to NJT facilities, potentially reducing first/last-mile barriers.
  • Introduction of a flat-rate fare structure for prearranged rides, with possible reduced fares for veterans and seniors.
  • System-wide data collection on ridership, costs, and satisfaction to inform future policy decisions on expand/modify/discontinue/adopt.
  • Close coordination with multiple local and state transportation partners, ensuring alignment with existing mobility programs.

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