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Past COVID-19 Transportation Updates

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been schedule changes to most of the public transportation serving Somerset County. Here you can find past transportation updates due to COVID-19. To view the current transportation updates, please visit our COVID-19 Transportation Updates page.

PAST UPDATES:

11.4.21:

Lakeland Bus (Northern Somerset County/Rt 78 service) – NEW stops added at the Warren Park & Ride by Warren Corporate Center:

  • Eastbound: 6:35 AM
  • Westbound: 6:15 PM and 6:45 PM

Suburban 100 Bus (Princeton/Franklin Park/Franklin Township/New Brunswick) – New schedules are in effect as of September 13, 2021. Weekday service only. View schedule options here.

TransBridge Bus (Rt 202/Branchburg) – Service resumed in August. New schedules posted as of October 11, 2021. The new schedules can be found here.

8.12.21:

TransBridge Bus (Rt 202/Branchburg) – Resuming weekday service beginning Monday, August 16 with two runs. Weekend service will resume Saturday, August 21, currently working on times and routes. Schedule will be announced when finalized. Depending on ridership, Trans-Bridge may add additional service after Labor Day. The new schedules can be found here.

7.23.21:

Hunterdon County LINK public buses – Effective June 21, 2021 The Stop At The Bridgewater Mall On Rt 23 Will Now Be At The Cheesecake Factory.

To make a transfer to the Somerset County SCOOT Buses or the NJ TRANSIT 114 bus, exit the LINK bus and walk through the mall to the escalators at the far end near Bloomingdales. Take the escalators up one level and walk outside to make your connection. SCOOT buses will be to the left, NJ TRANSIT buses to the right at the bus stop sign.

5.20.21:

Somerset County public buses – Due to ongoing construction at the Somerville Train Station, the Somerset County public transit shuttles including the CAT and SCOOT routes will be picking up and dropping off passengers on the Veterans Memorial Drive side of the train station. Buses will not be entering the main entrance off of South Bridge Street until further notice. For more information, please call 908-231-7116.

Hunterdon County LINK public buses – Hunterdon County Route 23 stop for the Somerville Train Station will temporarily be on Veterans Memorial Boulevard by the Train Station entrance instead of in the parking lot. Please contact dispatch for any questions 1-800-842-0531.

4.27.21:

Lakeland Bus (Northern Somerset County/Rt 78 service) – Limited service on Rt. 78 will resume Monday, 5/3/21. Please check emergency schedule at lakelandbus.com for schedule and details.

10.15.20:

Somerset County public buses – Effective October 14, a new entrance to the Somerville Train Station has opened allowing Somerset County SCOOT & CAT shuttles to resume picking up passengers on the terminal side of the train station. For more info, contact Somerset County Transportation: 908-231-7115.

10.8.20:

Somerset County public buses – Due to a major construction project being performed at the Somerville Train Station, Somerset County Transportation announced that its public transit SCOOT and CAT shuttles will no longer be able to enter that location.  Effective Oct. 7, passenger pickups are temporarily being moved to Veterans Memorial Drive, near the taxi stand and South Bridge street.

9.29.20:

Suburban 100 Bus (Princeton/Franklin Park/Franklin Township/New Brunswick) – Effective October 5, 2020, Suburban Transit will increase scheduled service on the 100 Line. With this change, a bus will now be operating every 15 minutes during rush hour. View the modified schedule here.

8.28.20:

Somerset County public buses – Somerset County Transportation announced that its public transit CAT service will resume regular schedules starting Wednesday, Sept. 2. The CAT shuttles will be once again making stops at Raritan Valley Community College. As of Sept. 2, the shuttle service will no longer be stopping at the Shoprite on route 28 in Branchburg. If someone requires a pickup at ShopRite, they will need to call the Transportation Division at 908-231-7115 or 1-800-246-0527. All other shuttles resumed their regular schedules on July 13. To view transit schedules, click here.

8.26.20:

Hunterdon County LINK public buses – Starting on September 1, 2020, the Hunterdon County LINK Route 23 bus will resume their schedule supporting the RVCC campus. Fares are currently suspended, and riders will be notified at least two weeks before the fares resume. Somerset County locations for the LINK 23 bus include the RVCC campus, the Bridgewater Commons Mall and the Somerville Train Station. Click here for the schedule.

8.7.20:

NJ TRANSIT – NJ Transit trains, buses and light rail may resume operating with full capacity starting at 8 pm Wednesday, July 15. Face coverings will remain required for all staff and passengers, under an executive order Gov. Phil Murphy signed July 13. In addition to NJ Transit trains and buses, the lifting of the 50% capacity limits include private-carrier buses, trains, light rail vehicles and Access Link vehicles.

  • NJ Transit Buses – All NJ Transit Buses have resumed their regular, full schedules. NJ TRANSIT is resuming the collection of cash fares and front door boarding on buses which have protective barriers installed around the bus operator beginning August 3rd.  As part of NJ TRANSIT’s Your Ride to Recovery, the protective devices are being installed throughout the bus fleet to provide a barrier between the operator and customers. Cash fares and front door boarding will remain temporarily suspended on buses which have not yet had the barrier installation.
  • NJ Transit Trains – Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT resumed full weekday service for rail and light rail on July 6. Handheld mobile devices have been issued to train crews on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) which can scan and validate both paper tickets/passes and electronic tickets/passes displayed on the mobile app – creating a more contactless customer experience.
  • NJ Transit Access Link Buses – Regular weekday service. NJ TRANSIT is resuming the collection of cash fares on board its Access Link vehicles beginning Monday, August 10th.  The cash option was temporarily suspended as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19.  Customers are strongly encouraged to use EZ-Wallet, a contactless, electronic fare system where a payment profile is set up in advance, eliminating the need to use cash on board and reducing customer touchpoints with the operators. If cash is to be used, exact fare is required as Access Link operators cannot make change. EZ-Wallet accounts require a credit, debit or pre-paid card for set up.

7.30.20:

NJ TRANSIT – NJ Transit trains, buses and light rail may resume operating with full capacity starting at 8 pm Wednesday, July 15. Face coverings will remain required for all staff and passengers, under an executive order Gov. Phil Murphy signed July 13. In addition to NJ Transit trains and buses, the lifting of the 50% capacity limits include private-carrier buses, trains, light rail vehicles and Access Link vehicles.

  • NJ Transit Buses – All NJ Transit Buses have resumed their regular, full schedules. NJ TRANSIT is resuming the collection of cash fares and front door boarding on buses which have protective barriers installed around the bus operator beginning August 3rd.  As part of NJ TRANSIT’s Your Ride to Recovery, the protective devices are being installed throughout the bus fleet to provide a barrier between the operator and customers. Cash fares and front door boarding will remain temporarily suspended on buses which have not yet had the barrier installation.
  • NJ Transit Trains – Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT resumed full weekday service for rail and light rail on July 6. Handheld mobile devices have been issued to train crews on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) which can scan and validate both paper tickets/passes and electronic tickets/passes displayed on the mobile app – creating a more contactless customer experience.
  • NJ Transit Access Link Buses – Regular weekday service
  • SAFE NJ Campaign: NJ TRANSIT unveiled a new customer awareness campaign “SAFE NJ” as customers begin to return to the transit system. The “SAFE NJ” campaign will focus on high visibility signage throughout the system to maintain awareness of recommended best practices that ensure the healthiest and safest transit system for all. The new “SAFE NJ” series reinforces the requirement to wear face coverings, be cognizant of distancing and to help keep stations and vehicles free of discarded Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as used face coverings and gloves. Click here to learn more.

7.14.20:

Somerset County public buses – Somerset County Transportation will resume its regular schedule for most transit shuttle services starting Monday, July 13. The one exception is the CAT-1A shuttle, which will continue running on a modified/holiday schedule. Also, CAT shuttles are not providing service to Raritan Valley Community College until further notice. The last stop on the CAT line is the ShopRite, located on Route 28 in Branchburg. To view transit schedules, click here.

Social distancing guidelines, as recommended by the state, will be followed. Passengers and service operators are required to wear facial coverings, and all shuttles will be limited to 50% capacity. Vehicles will be disinfected after every shift and additional cleaning procedures will be performed to ensure that all vehicles are sterile.

NJ TRANSIT – NJ Transit trains, buses and light rail may resume operating with full capacity starting at 8 pm Wednesday, July 15. Face coverings will remain required for all staff and passengers, under an executive order Gov. Phil Murphy signed July 13. In addition to NJ Transit trains and buses, the lifting of the 50% capacity limits include private-carrier buses, trains, light rail vehicles and Access Link vehicles.

  • NJ Transit Buses – All NJ Transit Buses have resumed their regular, full schedules.
  • NJ Transit Trains – Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT resumed full weekday service for rail and light rail on July 6. Handheld mobile devices have been issued to train crews on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) which can scan and validate both paper tickets/passes and electronic tickets/passes displayed on the mobile app – creating a more contactless customer experience.
  • NJ Transit Access Link Buses – Regular weekday service
  • SAFE NJ Campaign: NJ TRANSIT unveiled a new customer awareness campaign “SAFE NJ” as customers begin to return to the transit system. The “SAFE NJ” campaign will focus on high visibility signage throughout the system to maintain awareness of recommended best practices that ensure the healthiest and safest transit system for all. The new “SAFE NJ” series reinforces the requirement to wear face coverings, be cognizant of distancing and to help keep stations and vehicles free of discarded Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as used face coverings and gloves. Click here to learn more.

Suburban 100 Bus (Princeton/Franklin Park/Franklin Township/NewBrunswick) – Service will be resuming Monday, June 15, 2020. There will be one schedule running Monday – Friday. View the modified schedule here.

Suburban 200 Bus (Hillsborough) – NOT running

7.10.20:

Somerset County public buses – Somerset County Transportation will resume its regular schedule for most transit shuttle services starting Monday, July 13. The one exception is the CAT-1A shuttle, which will continue running on a modified/holiday schedule. Also, CAT shuttles are not providing service to Raritan Valley Community College until further notice. The last stop on the CAT line is the ShopRite, located on Route 28 in Branchburg. To view transit schedules, click here.

Social distancing guidelines, as recommended by the state, will be followed. Passengers and service operators are required to wear facial coverings, and all shuttles will be limited to 50% capacity. Vehicles will be disinfected after every shift and additional cleaning procedures will be performed to ensure that all vehicles are sterile.

Residents who are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 are not permitted to use the county’s transportation services and should immediately contact a healthcare professional. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, fever or coughing.

Somerset County Paratransit services -Restrictions for reservations will be implemented. Residents are required to make reservations for no more than two weeks in advance for medical appointments, and no more than one week in advance for service to shopping stores. Residents should be mindful when making reservations so that everyone has an opportunity to use these services.

NJ Transit Trains – Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT will operate full weekday service for rail and light rail providing added capacity to improve distancing on board vehicles, which aligns with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health. Handheld mobile devices are being issued this week to train crews on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL) which can scan and validate both paper tickets/passes and electronic tickets/passes displayed on the mobile app – creating a more contactless customer experience.

Executive Order 125 became effective in early April and requires NJ TRANSIT to limit occupancy by passengers at 50 percent of the stated maximum vehicle capacity on all buses, trains and light rail vehicles, in addition to the requirement for customers and personnel on board vehicles to wear a face covering. NJ TRANSIT is closely monitoring ridership on all vehicles regarding compliance with these capacity restrictions and will be working closely with the Administration to adjust those limits if necessary. To learn more, click here.

  • SAFE NJ Campaign: NJ TRANSIT unveiled a new customer awareness campaign “SAFE NJ” as customers begin to return to the transit system. The “SAFE NJ” campaign will focus on high visibility signage throughout the system to maintain awareness of recommended best practices that ensure the healthiest and safest transit system for all. The new “SAFE NJ” series reinforces the requirement to wear face coverings, be cognizant of distancing and to help keep stations and vehicles free of discarded Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as used face coverings and gloves. Click here to learn more.

7.1.20:

NJ Transit Trains – Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT will operate full weekday service for rail and light rail providing added capacity to improve distancing on board vehicles, which aligns with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health.

Executive Order 125 became effective in early April and requires NJ TRANSIT to limit occupancy by passengers at 50 percent of the stated maximum vehicle capacity on all buses, trains and light rail vehicles, in addition to the requirement for customers and personnel on board vehicles to wear a face covering. NJ TRANSIT is closely monitoring ridership on all vehicles regarding compliance with these capacity restrictions and will be working closely with the Administration to adjust those limits if necessary. To learn more, click here.

  • SAFE NJ Campaign: NJ TRANSIT unveiled a new customer awareness campaign “SAFE NJ” as customers begin to return to the transit system. The “SAFE NJ” campaign will focus on high visibility signage throughout the system to maintain awareness of recommended best practices that ensure the healthiest and safest transit system for all. The new “SAFE NJ” series reinforces the requirement to wear face coverings, be cognizant of distancing and to help keep stations and vehicles free of discarded Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as used face coverings and gloves. Click here to learn more.

6.24.20:

NJ Transit Buses – All NJ Transit Buses have resumed their regular, full schedules.

NJ Transit Trains – Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT will operate full weekday service for rail and light rail providing added capacity to improve distancing on board vehicles, which aligns with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health.

Executive Order 125 became effective in early April and requires NJ TRANSIT to limit occupancy by passengers at 50 percent of the stated maximum vehicle capacity on all buses, trains and light rail vehicles, in addition to the requirement for customers and personnel on board vehicles to wear a face covering. NJ TRANSIT is closely monitoring ridership on all vehicles regarding compliance with these capacity restrictions and will be working closely with the Administration to adjust those limits if necessary. To learn more, click here.

6.10.20:

Suburban 100 Bus (Princeton/Franklin Park/Franklin Township/NewBrunswick) – Service will be resuming Monday, June 15, 2020. There will be one schedule running Monday – Friday. View the modified schedule here.

6.5.2020:

Somerset County public buses – The county’s transportation division will begin phasing-in its services on Monday, June 1. Paratransit services and the transit shuttle will be operating on a modified schedule. Fares will be waived until July 1. Residents and service operators will be required to adhere to state-recommended social distancing guidelines by wearing facial coverings, and vehicles will be limited to operating with 50% occupancy. Residents who are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, such as difficulty breathing, and fever and coughing are not permitted to use the county’s transportation services and should immediately contact a healthcare professional.

Shuttles will be operating on modified schedules:

The disinfection of all vehicles will be completed after every shift. Additional cleaning procedures will be performed to ensure that all vehicles are sterile. For more information, call the Transportation division at 908-231-7115, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hunterdon County LINK public buses – YES running. Effective immediately, all passengers are required to wear a facial covering while on the LINK vehicles. LINK vehicles cannot transport passengers for COVID related testing including the test site at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC). The RVCC testing site will not allow entry if residents do not arrive in a vehicle, even if they have a valid driver’s license and prescription. For the safety, health and security of staff and volunteers, patients must arrive by car. 5 people per bus for social distancing. On Bridgewater Route 23: No 6:30 am run to RVCC as the college is closed.

NJ Transit Buses – NJ Transit bus tickets and passes are being cross-honored on all NJ TRANSIT rail lines to increase travel options for bus customers. NJ TRANSIT has adjusted its weekday bus service to a special weekday schedule to accommodate essential personnel travel.

  • Northern/Central NJ Bus Routes – buses will operate modified levels of service beginning Monday, March 30 as follows:
    • Most Northern/Central Port Authority commuter lines will operate modified levels of service Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
    • Most Northern/Central intrastate lines will operate modified levels of service Monday through Friday with a few exceptions.  New weekday schedules will be made available. Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
    • Contract carrier service will operate a Saturday schedule system-wide starting Monday, March 30.
    • As an added precautionary measure to protect bus operators and customers, NJ TRANSIT will implement rear-door boarding on all bus routes where rear-boarding is available. Travel should be limited to essential personnel only. Customers are encouraged to use the NJ TRANSIT mobile ticketing app or purchase paper tickets prior to boarding.
  • NJ Transit 65/66 Bus – Modified schedule
  • NJ Transit 114 Bus – Modified schedules
  • NJ TRANSIT 117 Bus – NOT running
  • NJ Transit 822 Bus – Regular schedule

NJ Transit Trains –

NJ Transit Access Link Buses – Regular weekday service

Suburban 100 Bus (Princeton/Franklin Park/Franklin Township/NewBrunswick) – NOT running, all Suburban Bus services are cancelled. For any customers that have purchased tickets which will expire, you will be able to return the expired tickets and Suburban Transit will replace them once they resume service.

Suburban 200 Bus (Hillsborough) – NOT running

Lakeland Bus (Northern Somerset County/Rt 78 service) – NOT running

TransBridge Bus (Rt 202/Branchburg) – Limited re-start on Monday, June 8. Pickups in Branchburg on Route 202 at the park and ride will be extremely limited:

  • Weekdays: 2 trips inbound to NYC (6:30 am and 7:30 am) in the morning and 2 trips returning to Somerset County in the afternoon (leaving NYC PABT at 4:45 pm and 5:30 pm).
  • Weekends: one trip inbound to NYC at 8:30 am; one trip leaving NYC PABT at 6:00 pm.

There will be no stops at Sanofi or Metlife as of now.

The Bagel Garden at 1021 US-202, Branchburg, will still be selling tickets for this bus. Their phone number is 908.526.6444. Their new hours are:

  • Weekdays: 6 am – 12:30 pm
  • Weekends: 7 am – 1: 00 pm

5.27.20:

Somerset County public buses – The county’s transportation division will begin phasing-in its services on Monday, June 1. Paratransit services and the transit shuttle will be operating on a modified schedule. Fares will be waived until July 1. Residents and service operators will be required to adhere to state-recommended social distancing guidelines by wearing facial coverings, and vehicles will be limited to operating with 50% occupancy. Residents who are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, such as difficulty breathing, and fever and coughing are not permitted to use the county’s transportation services and should immediately contact a healthcare professional.

Shuttles will be operating on modified schedules:

The disinfection of all vehicles will be completed after every shift. Additional cleaning procedures will be performed to ensure that all vehicles are sterile. For more information, call the Transportation division at 908-231-7115, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Somerset County Paratransit services – Restrictions for reservations will be implemented. Residents are required to make reservations for no more than two weeks in advance for service to medical appointments, and no more than one week in advance for service to shopping. Residents should be mindful when making reservations so that everyone has an opportunity to use the services. For more information, call the Transportation division at 908-231-7115, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hunterdon County LINK public buses – YES running. Effective immediately, all passengers are required to wear a facial covering while on the LINK vehicles.
LINK vehicles cannot transport passengers for COVID related testing including the test site at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC). The RVCC testing site will not allow entry if residents do not arrive in a vehicle, even if they have a valid driver’s license and prescription. For the safety, health and security of staff and volunteers, patients must arrive by car.
5 people per bus for social distancing. On Bridgewater Route 23: No 6:30 am run to RVCC as the college is closed.

NJ Transit Buses – NJ Transit bus tickets and passes are being cross-honored on all NJ TRANSIT rail lines to increase travel options for bus customers. NJ TRANSIT has adjusted its weekday bus service to a special weekday schedule to accommodate essential personnel travel.

  • Northern/Central NJ Bus Routes – buses will operate modified levels of service beginning Monday, March 30 as follows:
    • Most Northern/Central Port Authority commuter lines will operate modified levels of service Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
    • Most Northern/Central intrastate lines will operate modified levels of service Monday through Friday with a few exceptions.  New weekday schedules will be made available. Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
    • Contract carrier service will operate a Saturday schedule system-wide starting Monday, March 30.
    • As an added precautionary measure to protect bus operators and customers, NJ TRANSIT will implement rear-door boarding on all bus routes where rear-boarding is available. Travel should be limited to essential personnel only. Customers are encouraged to use the NJ TRANSIT mobile ticketing app or purchase paper tickets prior to boarding.
  • NJ Transit 65/66 Bus – Modified schedule
  • NJ Transit 114 Bus – Modified schedules
  • NJ TRANSIT 117 Bus – NOT running
  • NJ Transit 822 Bus – Regular schedule

NJ Transit Trains –

NJ Transit Access Link Buses – Regular weekday service

5.21.20:

  • Somerset County public buses and para-transit – The county’s transportation division will begin phasing-in its services on Monday, June 1. Paratransit services and the transit shuttle will be operating on a modified schedule. Fares will be waived until July 1.
    Residents and service operators will be required to adhere to state-recommended social distancing guidelines by wearing facial coverings, and vehicles will be limited to operating with 50% occupancy. Rider restrictions: Residents who are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19, such as difficulty breathing, and fever and coughing are not permitted to use the county’s transportation services and should immediately contact a healthcare professional.Paratransit services: Restrictions for reservations will be implemented. Residents are required to make reservations for no more than two weeks in advance for service to medical appointments, and no more than one week in advance for service to shopping. Residents should be mindful when making reservations so that everyone has an opportunity to use the services.Public transit shuttles: Shuttles will be operating on a holiday schedule. To view the schedule, visit https://bit.ly/ShuttleSchedule2020. Until further notice, CAT transit will not be providing service for RVCC. Shoprite located on route 28 in Branchburg will be the last stop.The disinfection of all vehicles will be completed after every shift. Additional cleaning procedures will be performed to ensure that all vehicles are sterile. For more information, call the Transportation division at 908-231-7115, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

4.20.20:

  • Somerset County public buses – NOT running
  • Somerset County para-transit – YES, for dialysis only
  • Hunterdon County LINK public buses – YES running. Effective immediately, all passengers are required to wear a facial covering while on the LINK vehicles.
    LINK vehicles cannot transport passengers for COVID related testing including the test site at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC). The RVCC testing site will not allow entry if residents do not arrive in a vehicle, even if they have a valid driver’s license and prescription. For the safety, health and security of staff and volunteers, patients must arrive by car.
    5 people per bus for social distancing. On Bridgewater Route 23: No 6:30 am run to RVCC as the college is closed.

4.3.20:

  • Hunterdon County LINK public buses – YES running. 5 people per bus for social distancing. On Bridgewater Route 23: No 6:30 am run to RVCC as the college is closed.
  • NJ Transit Buses – NJ Transit bus tickets and passes are being cross-honored on all NJ TRANSIT rail lines to increase travel options for bus customers. NJ TRANSIT has adjusted its weekday bus service to a special weekday schedule to accommodate essential personnel travel.
    • Northern/Central NJ Bus Routes – buses will operate modified levels of service beginning Monday, March 30 as follows:
      • Most Northern/Central Port Authority commuter lines will operate modified levels of service Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
      • Most Northern/Central intrastate lines will operate modified levels of service Monday through Friday with a few exceptions.  New weekday schedules will be made available. Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
      • Contract carrier service will operate a Saturday schedule system-wide starting Monday, March 30.
      • As an added precautionary measure to protect bus operators and customers, NJ TRANSIT will implement rear-door boarding on all bus routes where rear-boarding is available. Travel should be limited to essential personnel only. Customers are encouraged to use the NJ TRANSIT mobile ticketing app or purchase paper tickets prior to boarding.
    • NJ Transit 65 Bus – NOT running in the Somerset County area
    • NJ Transit 114 Bus – YES running (modified schedule)
    • NJ Transit 822 – YES running (heavily modified schedule)
    • NJ Transit 965 Bus – NOT running
  • NJ Transit Trains –

3.30.20:

  • NJ Transit Buses – Beginning Monday, March 30th, NJ TRANSIT will adjust its weekday bus service to a special weekday schedule to accommodate essential personnel travel.
    • Northern/Central NJ Bus Routes – buses will operate modified levels of service beginning Monday, March 30 as follows:
      • Most Northern/Central Port Authority commuter lines will operate modified levels of service Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
      • Most Northern/Central intrastate lines will operate modified levels of service Monday through Friday with a few exceptions.  New weekday schedules will be made available. Saturdays and Sundays will remain unchanged.
      • Contract carrier service will operate a Saturday schedule system-wide starting Monday, March 30.
      • As an added precautionary measure to protect bus operators and customers, NJ TRANSIT will implement rear-door boarding on all bus routes where rear-boarding is available. Travel should be limited to essential personnel only. Customers are encouraged to use the NJ TRANSIT mobile ticketing app or purchase paper tickets prior to boarding.
    • NJ Transit 65 Bus – NOT running in the Somerset County area
    • NJ Transit 114 Bus – YES running (modified schedule)
    • NJ Transit 822 – YES running (heavily modified schedule)
    • NJ Transit 965 Bus – NOT running

3.27.20:

  • Hunterdon County LINK public buses – YES running. 5 people per bus for social distancing. On Bridgewater Route 23: No 6:30 am run to RVCC as the college is closed.
  • Suburban 100 Bus (Princeton/Franklin Park/Franklin Township/NewBrunswick) – YES, running (modified schedules)
  • Lakeland Bus (Northern Somerset County/Rt 78 service) – NOT running
  • TransBridge Bus (Rt 202/Branchburg) – NOT running

3.23.20: