History of NJ Transit Bus Operations in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 24, 2026

NJ Transit Bus Operations is the bus division of NJ Transit, offering local and commuter bus services across New Jersey and neighboring regions of New York and Pennsylvania. It manages its own bus routes and outsources some to private carriers. The bus system recorded a ridership of 143,957,400 in 2024.

1948: Public Service Corporation division

In 1948, the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey was divided into two entities: the Public Service Electric and Gas Company and the Public Service Coordinated Transportation Company (PSCT).

1979: New Jersey Public Transportation Act

In 1979, the New Jersey Public Transportation Act was enacted to acquire, operate, and contract for transportation services.

1982: Somerset Bus Company service assumption

In 1982, NJ Transit assumed service for Somerset Bus Company.

1984: NJ Transit takes over Mercer Metro

In 1984 NJ Transit took over Mercer Metro operation for the Trenton and Princeton areas.

1987: Atlantic City Transportation Company acquisition

In 1987, NJ Transit acquired the Atlantic City Transportation Company.

1992: NJ Transit Mercer, Inc. folded into NJ Transit Bus Operations

In 1992 NJ Transit Mercer, Inc. was folded into NJ Transit Bus Operations.

2010: PABCO Transit taken over

In 2010, PABCO Transit (Passaic-Athenia Bus) taken over under the subsidiary NJ Transit Morris, Inc.

2024: NJ Transit bus fleet

As of 2024, NJ Transit had over 2800 buses, including 147 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and 12 hybrid electric buses, as well as community shuttles.