Reviving Bus Route in Middlesex County, NJ

Commuters in Middlesex County, New Jersey, may soon see relief from their long drives as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority considers reviving an abandoned bus route connecting Monroe, Applegarth, South Brunswick, and Jersey City. The previous operator, Coach USA, had issues with agreements, leading to the termination of service. Now, the Turnpike Authority is exploring how to put out requests for proposals to get new bus services running from the park-and-ride facilities, especially at Exit 8A. Residents like Krishna Pamidi have been significantly impacted by the loss of this bus route, with her commute now taking twice as long. While Coach USA hasnt shown interest in restarting the route, other bus companies are expressing enthusiasm. However, theres a concern that if the Turnpike Authority charges bus companies to use the facilities, it could make it harder to offer affordable commuter services. Looking ahead, the executive director of the Turnpike Authority sees potential for the Exit 8A park-and-ride beyond just a bus stop, with a long-term vision of potentially developing it into a more integrated live-and-ride facility. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b8cd9c17628da3b