NJ Transit has implemented a reduced schedule on most of its bus routes. Some of its routes aren't operating at all, while many are running on a Saturday schedule. More information is available here. NJT is also requiring passengers to enter through the rear door for its urban bus routes and is not allowing passengers to sit in the first three rows to protect its drivers.
Some other updates:
Rockland Coaches is operating on a Sunday schedule, Monday through Friday only, with some additional 11X service. They aren't operating any weekend service. Details here.
ShortLine is operating every two hours on a combined Orange and Bergen County service. Schedule available here. Other ShortLine routes have been greatly reduced, details here.
Stay safe everyone!
Monday, March 30, 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Coronavirus Service Cuts - March 24, 2019 Update
Here are some updates on service cutbacks due to the Coronavirus. This information is subject to change on a daily or even hourly basis, so please check with your carrier if you need to travel. Stay safe everyone!
NJ Transit is still operating a regular weekday bus schedule but there are reports they will be cutting bus service soon.
DeCamp will suspend all of its bus service effective Wednesday March 25. Check their website and twitter feed for more information.
TransBridge has already suspended all operations. Details on their website.
CoachUSA - for more updates on Rockland Coaches, ONEbus, ShortLine, Suburban Transit, and Community Coach, please check the CoachUSA service update website here.
Lakeland bus has cancelled Route 78 service and all weekend service. Details here.
NJ Transit is still operating a regular weekday bus schedule but there are reports they will be cutting bus service soon.
DeCamp will suspend all of its bus service effective Wednesday March 25. Check their website and twitter feed for more information.
TransBridge has already suspended all operations. Details on their website.
CoachUSA - for more updates on Rockland Coaches, ONEbus, ShortLine, Suburban Transit, and Community Coach, please check the CoachUSA service update website here.
Lakeland bus has cancelled Route 78 service and all weekend service. Details here.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Some Carriers Temporarily Reducing Service Due To Coronavirus
With social distancing the new normal and many people working remotely, ridership on New Jersey's bus routes has dropped dramatically. There are reports that NJ Transit ridership has decreased by 40% and the agency may implement a reduced schedule once ridership drops 50%.
Some private carriers have already temporarily curtailed service. Riders should check with their carriers for information. We have some updates here:
Academy has implemented reduced "Schedule B" service on several of its routes. These schedules can be found here.
Community Coach has greatly reduced service on its 77 line with just 3 nyc-bound trips and 4 trips now operating out of New York. Schedule found here.
Rockland Coaches is now operating on a Saturday Schedule, with some additional express service available. Details here.
Suburban Transit is also operating with an adjusted weekday schedule, more info available here.
Short Line has also cut back service, more info available here.
Decamp is also cutting service. Details available on its Twitter feed and website.
Lakeland says they will be making service adjustments and has cut a few runs. More info here.
If you are now working remotely, and have an unused monthly ticket, you may be able to get a refund from your carrier.
Stay safe everyone!
Some private carriers have already temporarily curtailed service. Riders should check with their carriers for information. We have some updates here:
Academy has implemented reduced "Schedule B" service on several of its routes. These schedules can be found here.
Community Coach has greatly reduced service on its 77 line with just 3 nyc-bound trips and 4 trips now operating out of New York. Schedule found here.
Rockland Coaches is now operating on a Saturday Schedule, with some additional express service available. Details here.
Suburban Transit is also operating with an adjusted weekday schedule, more info available here.
Short Line has also cut back service, more info available here.
Decamp is also cutting service. Details available on its Twitter feed and website.
Lakeland says they will be making service adjustments and has cut a few runs. More info here.
If you are now working remotely, and have an unused monthly ticket, you may be able to get a refund from your carrier.
Stay safe everyone!
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