Commuters start their own charter bus operation to NY from shore

A group of shore commuters have started their own private charter commuter bus from shore to New York after toll hikes with more to come on 1/1/12.

First we have heard of this but very interesting concept.

Wonder if this might catch on elsewhere.

Commuter Parking Advisory Committee

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It has been more than a month since tolls were increased on highways and bridges. A week after the raises, we got together a group and decided that if we can get 40 people, we would charter a bus to commute to New York.

Now, we have more than 100 people commuting and 40 more on a list waiting for an additional bus.

We each save close to $20 on tolls, $20 on gasoline, $30 to $40 on parking lots. That’s aside from the wear and tear on the cars and tires.

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