“I am disappointed that the tentative agreement was not ratified but respect the outcome of the vote. My focus remains on reaching a fair and sustainable agreement that works for everyone and ensures NJ TRANSIT can continue to provide the reliable service our customers count on. I believe a deal is still within reach, and I am committed to returning to the bargaining table immediately and meeting every day, for as long as it takes, to get it done,” NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri said in a press release.
In March 2025, NJ TRANSIT and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) reached a tentative agreement after years of negotiations. This agreement aimed to resolve a prolonged contract dispute that began when the previous contract expired at the end of 2019.
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 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.
