NJ TRANSIT Offers Free Kids Rides This Thanksgiving
NJ TRANSIT offers free rides for children 11 and under from November 26-30 during Thanksgiving
NJ TRANSIT Offers Free Kids Rides Thanksgiving
Children ages 11 and under can ride NJ TRANSIT free during Thanksgiving weekend, transit officials said Friday. The promotion runs Wednesday, November 26 through Sunday, November 30, covering all train and bus services across the agency's network. Kevin Corbett, President and CEO, said the initiative helps families save money during one of the year's busiest travel periods.
Extra Service Added for Holiday Travel
The free rides promotion coincides with expanded service to handle increased Thanksgiving travel demand, according to the transit agency. NJ TRANSIT will add extra trains and buses on key routes throughout the holiday weekend, though officials didn't specify how many additional trips will operate. The agency has historically enhanced service during major holidays to accommodate travelers visiting family and attending gatherings. Transit agencies typically see significant ridership increases during Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel periods nationally.
Promotion Details and Eligibility
The five-day promotion covers all NJ TRANSIT rail and bus services statewide, officials confirmed. Children must be 11 years old or younger to qualify for free rides, with no advance registration required. "By offering free rides for kids and adding extra service, we're helping families save money and making holiday travel more convenient," Corbett told reporters. The agency didn't disclose the estimated cost of providing free rides or how many children are expected to use the promotion.
Implementation Begins Wednesday
Free rides for children start Wednesday, November 26, the day before Thanksgiving, and continue through Sunday, November 30. Officials said the extra service will operate on routes experiencing the highest holiday travel demand. The agency encouraged customers to plan ahead and allow extra travel time during the busy holiday period. Specific schedules for the additional trains and buses weren't available by publication time.
What Riders Need to Know
Families traveling during Thanksgiving weekend can use the promotion across NJ TRANSIT's entire network, which serves New Jersey statewide with connections to New York City and Philadelphia. Parents don't need tickets or special passes for eligible children during the promotion period. Officials said riders should expect larger crowds than typical weekends and plan accordingly. Moovit provides real-time updates and trip planning for all NJ TRANSIT routes during the holiday weekend.
