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Thursday, November 4, 2021
Monday, June 14, 2021
New Jersey Bus Service Update
As New York and New Jersey begins to reopen, private New Jersey carriers are slowly coming back with service restored to many lines. As of today, DeCamp has returned for the second time since it suspended service completely last summer. It began running limited rush hour service on its 33, 44 and 66 lines. Timetables available at Decamp.com. Other NJ private carriers such as Lakeland, Short Line, Community, Suburban have been operating rush hour service only to and from New York on most of their routes for the past year, with little or no off-peak or weekend service as of now. Rockland Coaches is only running a few rush hour runs, and its 14 and 21 lines still remain completely suspended. NJ Transit has been running its regular bus and rail schedules with just some minor adjustments.
In other news, Academy has lost all of its contract work with NJ Transit, with Coach USA about to take over the 2, 10, 22, 23, 88 and 119 routes. Details here. Academy was hit with a whistleblower lawsuit alleging many missed trips and doctoring missed trip reporting over many years. NJ Transit has subsequently removed Academy from all of NJT's contract operations.
And finally, some good NJBus news. There has been movement in replacing the crumbling Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown. The Port Authority has released new designs and is holding virtual scoping meetings on June 23 and June 24th and is accepting public comments through July 19th.
We hope everyone has stayed safe and is doing well and looking forward to better days ahead.
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Coronavirus Service Restoration
Several private NJ carriers are slowly bringing back service. As always, please check with the carrier to see if they are operating and in what capacity.
Lakeland Bus has been operating 6 round trips between Dover and NYC since May 18th. Schedule available here.
DeCamp is operating a limited schedule as of June 8 on its 33, 44 and 66 routes.
TransBridge is operating a reduced schedule to New York as of June 8. Schedule available here.
Academy has been operating a modified schedule on some of its routes. Schedule available here.
Shortline, Suburban, Community Coach, and Rockland Coaches are operating limited rush hour service as of June 15. Details here.
NJ Transit has been operating a modified weekday schedule throughout. Details and links to individual schedules available here.
We will update this post as we get information on any other carriers. Stay safe everyone!
Lakeland Bus has been operating 6 round trips between Dover and NYC since May 18th. Schedule available here.
DeCamp is operating a limited schedule as of June 8 on its 33, 44 and 66 routes.
TransBridge is operating a reduced schedule to New York as of June 8. Schedule available here.
Academy has been operating a modified schedule on some of its routes. Schedule available here.
Shortline, Suburban, Community Coach, and Rockland Coaches are operating limited rush hour service as of June 15. Details here.
NJ Transit has been operating a modified weekday schedule throughout. Details and links to individual schedules available here.
We will update this post as we get information on any other carriers. Stay safe everyone!
Friday, April 3, 2020
Coronavirus Service Cuts - April 3 Update
A few more private bus carriers are completely suspending operations due to the Coronavirus. NJT Bus continues to run, with decreased service. They are also cross honoring with NJT rail, which is also running a decreased schedule.
Lakeland bus suspended operations effective April 2. Details here.
Shortline bus will be suspending operations starting April 4. Details here.
Suburban Transit, Rockland Coaches and Community Coach will also be suspending operations effective April 4. Details here.
Other carriers that have already suspended service include DeCamp and TransBridge lines.
Stay safe everyone.
Lakeland bus suspended operations effective April 2. Details here.
Shortline bus will be suspending operations starting April 4. Details here.
Suburban Transit, Rockland Coaches and Community Coach will also be suspending operations effective April 4. Details here.
Other carriers that have already suspended service include DeCamp and TransBridge lines.
Stay safe everyone.
Monday, March 30, 2020
Coronavirus Service Cuts - March 30, 2020 Update
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!
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!
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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