"A strike isn't good for employees, and it isn't good for the system, but if an agreement isn't reached, it could become a reality."
"NJ Transitâs contingency plan includes extra buses and park-and-ride shuttles, yet covers only about 20 percent of the typical rail ridership."
NJ Transit train engineers are threatening to strike amid a pay dispute, potentially halting the entire rail system, including important Metro-North lines. Engineers are demanding salaries around $190,000, while NJ Transit claims this would bankrupt the agency. They proposed an increase to $170,000 by 2029, but negotiations remain stalled. If the strike occurs, NJ Transit recommends that commuters avoid travel, offering limited alternatives. Only about 20% of current rail riders can be accommodated with extra buses and shuttles, leading to anticipated congestion and challenges for commuters.
Read at Time Out New York
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