Scutari Gets NJ Transit to Back Off New Ticket Expiration Policy

New Jersey Transit will issue full refunds for unused tickets and will clear expiration dates for any ticket purchased before June 1.

The decision came four days after Senate President Nicholas Scutari called on them to reverse their policy, perhaps showing that the power of a legislative leader expands during budget season.

The state’s public transportation agency launched a new policy in April declaring that all one-way tickets would expire in 30 days; they previously had no expiration date.