New JerseyDrivers of paratransit vehicles must announce every scheduled stop
Since September 1, 2026, drivers on rides without fixed routes must announce each scheduled stop themselves or by recording; private or charter taxi, limousine, and app-based rides are excluded.
What it does
Since September 1, drivers on rides without fixed routes must announce each scheduled stop themselves or by recording. Private or charter taxi, limousine, and app-based ride services are excluded.
Argument forStop announcements could help riders know when to get off, especially if they cannot easily see outside or recognize the route.
Argument againstAnnouncing every scheduled stop could add work for drivers, especially on rides with many stops.
More detail
Drivers must announce every scheduled stop themselves or have a recording announce it. This covers drivers operating rides without fixed routes, including Access Link and state or county services. Private or charter taxi, limousine, and app-based ride services are excluded. The requirement took effect September 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 22Approved P.L.2026, c.49.Became Law
- Jun 30Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (40-0)Passed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 30Substituted for S3786 (1R)
- Jun 1Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Reported favorably out of committee. Result: pass.Upper
- May 18Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- May 18Passed by the Assembly (77-0-0)Passed 1st Chamber
- May 7Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Reported out of Assembly committee with amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 13Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeIntroduced
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