Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Recognize Crucial Importance of Paratransit Workforce

Statement

Governor Phil Murphy today signed bill A-2857/S-2977, which requires NJ TRANSIT to pay certain persons one-and-a-half times the regular rate for work during periods of commercial vehicle travel restriction issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT). The legislation reinforces the Murphy Administration's commitment to its critical transit workforce and the provision of accessible and efficient transportation for all New Jerseyans.

"When severe storms exacerbate the transportation obstacles that older adults and riders with disabilities already face, it's our paratransit workforce that rises to the occasion time and time again to deliver critical service," said Governor Murphy. "These drivers quite literally put their lives on the line to ensure our most vulnerable residents make it home safe, but for far too long their contributions to our nation-leading transportation system have gone overlooked. This legislation serves as an acknowledgment of their tremendous sacrifices and underscores the importance of safe and equitable transportation for all."

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