This bill establishes requirements for on-demand micro transit programs operating within New Jersey. It defines on-demand micro transit as publicly available, technology-enabled, shared transportation that allows individuals to select their pick-up and drop-off locations via phone or mobile application. The Commissioner of Transportation is tasked with issuing operational requirements for these programs, which include stipulations that employees of the New Jersey Transit Corporation or other entities must directly operate the services, on-demand drivers must hold valid commercial driver licenses, and they must be compensated comparably to other drivers employed by the entity. Additionally, the bill mandates that these programs must create additional transit services in areas with limited public transportation access, known as transit deserts, rather than replacing existing services.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a Micro Transit Oversight Committee responsible for reviewing and certifying each micro transit plan to ensure compliance with the outlined requirements. The committee will consist of three members: a representative from the New Jersey Transit Corporation, a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, and a member appointed by the President of the Senate based on labor organization recommendations. The bill prohibits any entity from providing on-demand micro transit services until they receive the necessary certification from the committee. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.