NJ Transit bus garages#Northern Division
New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) was created by the Public Transportation Act of 1979 to “acquire, operate and contract for transportation service in the public interest.” In 1980, it purchased Transport of New Jersey, at that time the state’s largest private bus company, including its bus maintenance and storage facilities;{{Cite report |title = New Jersey Transit: ADA Lift Reliability and Maintenance Review |publisher = U.S. Department of Transportation |date = March 7, 2014 |url = https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/docs/NJ_Transit_Final_Report.pdf}} it has subsequently acquired numerous other previously privately-owned or corporate carriers.
NJ Transit Bus Operations is organised into three operating divisions: Northern, Central, and Southern. Each division has bus depots to house and maintain its bus fleet. As of 2024 NJ Transit had over 2800 buses and eighteen garages across the state. It also has over 500 minibuses and 50 vans used for community transportation.{{cite report |title = New Jersey Transit Facts at a Glance (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) |publisher = New Jersey Transit |date = November 2024 |url = https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/FY24%20FACTS%20AT%20A%20GLANCE%201st%20Draft.pdf |accessdate = January 21, 2025}} In addition to directly operated routes, NJ Transit also provides buses to carriers providing service on NJ Transit routes under contract, as well as private carriers operating their own routes. Most maintain their own garages.
NJ Transit introduced compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in 1999.{{cite news |last=Johnson |first=Tom |date=July 20, 205 |url=https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2015/07/15-07-19-new-jersey-transit-s-newest-commuter-coaches-will-be-clean-and-green/ |title=New Jersey Transit’s Newest Commuter Coaches Will Be Cleaner and Greener |work=NJ Spotlight News}} and hybrid electric buses in 2007.{{Cite web|url=https://www.njtransit.com/press-releases/nj-transit-unveils-hybrid-electric-buses|title=NJ TRANSIT|website=NJ TRANSIT}} As of the 2020s, NJ Transit is making the transition to clean diesel{{Cite web|url=https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/vehicles/gas-diesel-cng-lng/press-release/55039621/nfi-group-new-flyer-awarded-contract-from-nj-transit-for-up-to-1300-clean-diesel-buses|title=New Flyer awarded contract from NJ Transit for up to 1,300 clean diesel buses|date=May 14, 2024|website=Mass Transit}} and battery electric buses (New Flyer Industries XE40 CHARGE NG first introduced in 2022) as part of its reduced-emission strategy. It intends to eventually build a 100% zero-emission fleet by 2040.https://bus-news.com/nj-transit-unveils-roadmap-to-100-zero-emissions-bus-fleet/{{Cite web|url=https://www.njtransit.com/zero-emission-buses|title=NJ TRANSIT|website=NJ TRANSIT}} In order to accommodate the new fleet some garages will be closed, others retrofitted for distributed generation, and new ones built.{{Cite report |title = Bus Garages |work = Capital Plan Project Sheets |publisher = NJ Transit |year = 2020 |url = https://content.njtransit.com/sites/default/files/njtplans/Bus%20Garages%20-%20Project%20Sheets.pdf}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2020/06/nj-transit-misses-the-mark-by-committing-just-15m-to-electric-buses-through-2026-critics-say/|title=NJ Transit Misses the Mark by Committing Just $15M to Electric Buses Through 2026, Critics Say|first=Tom|last=Johnson|date=June 19, 2020|website=NJ Spotlight News}}{{cite web |last=Higgs |first=Larry |date=May 26, 2021 |url=https://www.governing.com/next/will-new-jerseys-electric-bus-plan-go-the-distance |title=Will New Jersey's Electric Bus Plan Go the Distance? |website=Governing}}{{cite web |last=Higgs|first=Larry |date=September 10, 2020 |url=https://www.govtech.com/fs/transportation/new-jersey-transit-moves-forward-with-electric-bus-program.html |title=New Jersey Transit Moves Forward with Electric Bus Program |website=Government Technology}}
Bus garages
= Northern Division =
NJT also owns three lots for layover of buses on routes originating at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, one of which is at the entrance to the Lincoln Tunnel in Weehawken.
== Future garages ==
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= Central Division =
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= Southern Division =
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= Contracted bus garages =
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| Name | Address | Notes |
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|align=left| Operates many of NJ Transit bus 700 local routes in Bergen/Passaic as well New York service from Central Jersey. | |
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| Broadway IBOA | 1329 Kennedy Blvd, Bayonne
|align=left|Independent company running one line along Broadwayhttps://www.bayonnenj.org/_Content/pdf/Broadway-Bus-Aug2023.pdf{{Cite web|url=https://hudsoncountyview.com/bayonne-officials-assure-residents-that-despite-rumors-broadway-bus-is-not-closing/|title=Bayonne officials assure residents that, despite rumors, Broadway Bus is not closing|first=John|last=Heinis|date=August 30, 2023}} | |
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align="center" | 425 East Blackwell Street, Dover
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align="center" | 349 1st Street, Elizabeth
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| Salem County Community Transit | 88 Industrial Park Road, Pennsville
|align=left|Operates the 468 | |
align="center" | 750 Somerset Street, New Brunswick
|align=left|Operates the 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 810, 811, 813, 814, 815, 817, 818, 819, 822 | |
align="center" | 2012 Industrial Drive, Bethlehem
|align=left|Operates the 890, 891 |
Former garages
= NJ Transit operated =
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| Name | Address | Notes |
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|Atlantic City/Wildwood | |align=left|Replaced by Egg Harbor Township. | |
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| Elizabeth | |align=left|Replaced by Ironbound. | |
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| Madison Avenue | |align=left|Replaced by Wayne. | |
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| Matawan | |align=left|Replaced by Howell. | |
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| Mercer Metro | |align=left|Replaced by Hamilton. | |
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| Union City | |align=left|Replaced by Meadowlands. Site of will be used to build a new facility.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/news/2022/08/nj-transit-gets-44m-to-build-new-bus-terminal-and-garage-for-electric-buses.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=njcom_sf&utm_content=nj_facebook_njcom&fbclid=IwAR1D0XjhPlWvrsK6PFpmkgbr6S1LLsxlt4u_jtqUp7ghWw9W_u3x-fZUrHY&mibextid=vs2rir&fs=e&s=cl|title=NJ Transit gets $44M to build new bus terminal, garage for electric buses|first=Larry|last=Higgs|date=August 16, 2022|website=nj}} | |
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| Warwick | |align=left|Replaced by Wayne. |
= Contracted operated =
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align="center" | 430 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City
|align=left|Shut down on October 28, 2023, with their routes taken over by NJ Transit.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/hudson/2023/07/end-of-the-line-nearly-century-old-jersey-city-bus-company-shutting-down.html|title=End of the line: Nearly century-old Jersey City bus company shutting down|first=Spencer|last=Sussman|date=July 25, 2023|website=nj}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/hudson/2023/07/jersey-city-bus-company-to-close-on-halloween-giving-officials-3-months-to-find-new-option-for-riders.html|title=Jersey City bus company to close on Halloween, giving officials 3 months to find new option for riders|first=Spencer|last=Sussman|date=July 27, 2023|website=nj}} | |
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| Asbury Park-New York Transit | |align=left| | |
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| Bergen Avenue IBOA | 1081 Broadway, Bayonne
|align=left|Shutdown in 2011 with route taken over by A&C Bus Corporation.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/hudson/2011/03/buses_back_on_the_road_as_a_c.html|title=Buses back on the road as A & C Bus Company takes over Bergen Avenue Bus route|first=Ken|last=Thorbourne|date=March 16, 2011|website=nj}} | |
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| Blue & Grey Transit | |align=left| | |
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| Carefree Bus Lines | |align=left| | |
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| Central Avenue IBOA | 297 Communipaw Avenue Jersey City
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align="center" | 101 Greenwood Avenue, Montclair
|align=left|Ended on April 10, 2023, with their routes operating to NJT.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/decamp-bus-lines-ends-new-york-city-shuttle-service-that-started-1870s/#:~:text=DeCamp+Bus+Lines+ended+its,the+family+for+six+generations.|title=DeCamp Bus Lines ends New Jersey-to-New York City shuttle service that started in 1870s - CBS New York|first=Christine|last=Sloan|date=April 7, 2023|website=www.cbsnews.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to|title=NJ TRANSIT|website=NJ TRANSIT}} | |
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| Downtown Bus Company | 1 Oxford Avenue Jersey City
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| Evergreen Equipment | |align=left| | |
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| Hudson Bus Company | |align=left| | |
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| Hudson Transit Lines | |align=left| | |
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| Lafayette And Greenville | 119 Merrit Street and 44 State Street both Jersey City
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| Leisure Line | |align=left| | |
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| Lion Bus Corporation of New Jersey | |align=left| | |
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| North Boulevard Transportation Company/Red And Tan in Hudson County | 437 Tonnele Avenue Jersey City 349 1st Street, Elizabeth |align=left|
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align="center" | 349 1st Street, Elizabeth
|align=left|Discontinued on October 8, 2023{{Cite web|url=https://www.coachusa.com/news-and-media/coach-usa-to-discontinue-one-bus-service|title=COACH USA TO DISCONTINUE ONE BUS SERVICE | Coach USA|website=www.coachusa.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nj.com/essex/2023/09/with-fewer-customers-and-rising-costs-coach-usa-will-end-3-nj-commuter-bus-routes.html|title=With fewer customers and rising costs, Coach USA will end 3 N.J. commuter bus routes|first1=Steve|last1=Strunsky|first2=Larry|last2=Higgs|date=September 8, 2023|website=nj}} with all routes going to NJ Transit. | |
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| Saddle River Tours | 480 Main Ave, Wallington 30 Moonachie Ave, Carlstadt |align=left| | |
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| South Boulevard Bus Owners Association/Drogin | 53 Kennedy Boulevard Bayonne
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| South Orange Avenue IBOA | |align=left|Bought out by Coach USA in 2002. | |
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| Transdev | 830 Old Corlies Avenue, Neptune City
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| Washington Street IBOA | |align=left| | |
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| West Hunterdon Transit | |align=left| |