NJ TRANSIT EXPANDS FARE-PAY CARDS TO ENTIRE BUS FLEET AND ALL THREE LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS
“FARE-PAY” Cards Will Enhance the Customer Experience as Part of NJ TRANSIT’s Fare Modernization Program
September 18, 2025
NEWARK, NJ – NJ TRANSIT’s “FARE-PAY” card is now available to customers traveling all NJ TRANSIT buses statewide as well as the Newark Light Rail, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and the River LINE systems. The reusable cards allow customers to purchase and store monthly passes, 10-trip bus tickets or cash value on them to enjoy the convenience of tap-and-go.
“With the expansion of FARE-PAY, we’re making it easier for customers to purchase tickets and passes with greater flexibility,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “It’s part of our ongoing commitment to modernize and enhance the everyday experience for those who rely on NJ TRANSIT.”
The FARE-PAY card was piloted on a limited scale in April of this year at four bus park & rides (Willowbrook Mall (Wayne), Mothers (Wayne), Wayne Transit Center (Wayne) and Allwood Road (Clifton), and on the Newark Light Rail system, the FARE-PAY card, is now extended to all NJ TRANSIT bus routes across New Jersey and all three light rail systems.
Beginning September 19, customers can purchase fare cards loaded with bus or light rail monthly passes at ticket vending machines (TVMs) or at the following Bus ticket offices: Port Authority Bus Terminal, Old Bridge, Lakewood, Atlantic City Bus Terminal, Wildwood and Walter Rand Transportation Center.
Beginning October 1, customers will be able to purchase new fare cards loaded with 10-trip bus tickets. Customers can simply tap their “FARE-PAY” cards at the onboard validator while boarding their bus or at platform validating stations on the light rail systems. Select retail outlets will also carry the FARE-PAY card so customers can purchase the card and easily add cash value at a participating location.
The new, reusable FARE-PAY fare cards make it easier for customers to travel the system by allowing them to register their card to protect their stored fare from loss, manage their accounts online, view fare card activity and current value, auto-reload and other options. A credit/debit card is not required. Customers who use the mobile app to purchase tickets and passes may continue to do so. Purchasing a FARE-PAY card is optional. Additionally, “FARE-PAY” cards are more environmentally sustainable by reducing the use of paper tickets. They also speed up the boarding process by reducing the use of cash.
The FARE-PAY cars are not yet available for use on rail.
For additional information on the fare card, please visit: www.njtransit.com/farepay
About NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 165 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.