NJBIZ Article – OPINION: The people keep paying, NJ Transit keeps falling apart

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Summary of Article “OPINION: The people keep paying, NJ Transit keeps falling apart,” NJBIZ (July 28, 2025)

In this op-ed, attorney Michael J. Epstein discusses NJ Transit’s decision to impose indefinite annual fare hikes despite worsening service, aging equipment, and unresolved safety issues. He calls for immediate audits, transparency, and reinvestment in rider safety and infrastructure, arguing that fare increases without improvements are a public betrayal.