This bill prohibits the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) from implementing automatic fare increases for any motorbus regular route or rail passenger services. An automatic fare increase is defined as a fare increase that occurs after a specified period of time, which was previously adopted by NJT as part of a plan for periodic fare increases.
The legislation aims to protect passengers from unexpected fare hikes that could occur automatically over time, ensuring that any fare changes must be actively considered and approved rather than occurring as a result of a pre-established schedule. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.