The fate of Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed Corporate Transit Fee is in the hands of the state legislature. Supporters of the proposal to have the most profitable corporations help fund NJ Transit’s operations and avoid a $866 million fiscal shortfall want the legislature to act on it as part of the fiscal year 2025 budget. Speakers at a rally outside Newark Penn Station on Thursday in support of the fee included a bus rider who said he will no longer be able to afford bus fare after a fare hike takes effect on July 1. Other included advocates, elected officials and experts. Under the proposal, co…
