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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NJ Transit may not provide service to Shakira's MetLife performances
NEW YORK — Shakira fans attending the 'Hips Don't Lie' singer's upcoming performances at MetLife stadium shouldn't rely on NJ Transit for transportation. 'Due to the potential rail service stoppage, NJ TRANSIT will not be operating train or bus service to MetLife Stadium for the Shakira concerts on May 15th and 16th,' the transit service posted on its website Monday afternoon. Officials earlier warned on the NJ Transit website that 'there may be a NJ TRANSIT rail service disruption' due to an an impending strike by union engineers. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) planned to negotiate with the state-owned transportation company Monday in Washington, D.C. If no deal is reached by Friday, a lockout or strike could begin at 12:01 a.m., the BLET said on its website. The union claims its 450 members 'are the lowest-paid locomotive engineers at any of the major passenger railroads in the United States' and have gone six years without a raise. Shakira said on the 'Tonight Show' last week she was excited about kicking off her first U.S. stadium tour Tuesday. She'll perform in New Jersey on Thursday and Friday night. NJ Transit advises New Yorker attending Shakira's New Jersey shows that Coach USA buses will run between Port Authority and MetLife Stadium for passenger with advance tickets. It's suggested fans who prefer to drive should carpool and arrive early to avoid commuter traffic. Drivers dropping off concertgoers are encouraged to find parking and stay onsite 'to avoid extremely heavy traffic at pickup.' Travel delays by road and rail will surely be unwelcomed by Garden State residents also dealing with air travel issues. Troubles as Newark Airport first arose on April 28 when a pair of air traffic control systems stopped functioning correctly. The airport has said it's also dealing with staffing shortages. ----------
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
NJ Transit nixes train, bus service to Shakira concerts at MetLife over looming strike
NJ Transit typically brings passengers whenever, wherever — but they may be out luck if they're heading to a pair of upcoming Shakira shows at MetLife Stadium. The public transit agency announced it was nixing bus and rail service to the arena Thursday and Friday due to a potential strike planned by NJ Transit engineers by the end of the week. 3 The agency will suspend service to the arena on Thursday and Friday. Christopher Sadowski Advertisement 3 Shakira is set to perform at MetLife Stadium on both nights. Getty Images 'Due to the potential rail service stoppage, NJ TRANSIT will not be operating train or bus service to MetLife Stadium for the Shakira concerts on May 15th and 16th. Visit for more information & travel options,' the company wrote on social media Monday afternoon. If the strike happens, it would be the first for the Garden State-owned bus and rail service since 1983. Advertisement Thursday's concert is sold out, meaning the strikes could impact thousands of the stadium's 82,500 capacity crowd depending how many were planning on taking public transit. 3 With a capacity of over 82,000, thousands of concert goers could be affected by the suspended service. Christopher Sadowski NJ Transit reps and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers union are set to meet in Washington Monday, where the sides will resume mediation in an attempt to avoid a work stoppage, according to NBC News. Around 800,000 passengers take NJ Transit buses and trains on a typical day, according to the company, translating to about 270 million riders annually. Advertisement Depending on how long a strike drags on, it could also impact Beyoncé's MetLife tour dates. She's set to play five shows at the Meadowlands, beginning May 22.
CBS News
17-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
NJ Transit train engineers reject labor deal, raising potential for strike
NJ Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen on Tuesday rejected the March deal by a margin of 87%, the union said in a statement. The Railway Labor Act permits the workers to strike or NJ Transit's management to lock workers out as soon as May 15, according to the union. "Our members are angry," said union General Chairman Tom Haas. "I, along with other NJ Transit engineers, have kept the trains moving but we have gone without a raise since 2019, during a period of high inflation and throughout the pandemic that claimed some of our coworkers." NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri said in a statement he was disappointed the agreement was not ratified by members and that he was committed to returning to the bargaining table. "My focus remains on reaching a fair and sustainable agreement that works for everyone and ensures NJ TRANSIT can continue to provide the reliable service our customers count on," Kolluri said. A message seeking comment with Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, whose administration oversees the agency, was also left Wednesday. Details about the agreement were murky. A statement released at the time of the agreement cited a "reasonable wage increase" for the union's members, a well as the resolution of a long-standing grievance. Kolluri started in January as NJ Transit's top executive. Last summer, then-President Joe Biden signed an executive order creating a board to resolve the dispute. At the time, NJ Transit said a strike could be possible as soon as March 2025 . NJ Transit operates buses and rail in the state, providing an estimated 925,000 weekday trips, including into New York City. The labor dispute goes back to 2019, when the engineers' contract expired.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NJ TRANSIT to Install Conduent 3D Fare Gates to Modernize Stations
New gates will be installed at the Secaucus Junction and Newark Liberty International Airport stations Contract follows a recent agreement with SEPTA to install Conduent's fare gates at nine different transit stations in the nearby Philadelphia area FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced a contract with NJ TRANSIT to install state-of-the-art 3D fare gates across two of its stations in New Jersey. NJ TRANSIT will leverage Conduent's advanced 3D Fare Gate Solution to modernize its infrastructure and enhance the reliability of fare collections. The nearly 8-foot-tall gates will be installed in the coming months at NJ TRANSIT's Secaucus Junction and Newark Liberty International Airport stations. The agency also has the option to expand the 3D gates to additional locations, further building on Conduent's trusted 30 year-partnership with NJ TRANSIT. "We're honored to expand our relationship with NJ TRANSIT with their adoption of our 3D Fare Gate Solution," said Adam Appleby, Group President, Public Sector Solutions at Conduent. "This innovative technology modernizes fare collection and helps ensure fair access to a transit system that benefits the entire region." In 2024, NJ TRANSIT awarded a five-year contract to Conduent for the continued implementation and enhancement of its contactless fare collection system. The new fare gate agreement, for 72 gates in total, comes on the heels of a 2024 contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to install 100 Conduent 3D fare gates at nine transit stations in the Philadelphia area. SEPTA's decision followed a successful pilot program at one station, where the integration of 3D fare gates and transit police efforts to deter fare evasion led to an increase in annual revenue. The gates are also used in Paris by Transilien SNCF. Conduent Transportation is a leading provider of streamlined, high-volume mobility services and solutions, spanning tolling and advanced transit systems, which enhance the services provided by transportation agencies to benefit the citizens who use them. For over 50 years, the company has helped clients advance transportation solutions in more than 20 countries. About ConduentConduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 55,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent's solutions and services digitally transform its clients' operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients' missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $100 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at Note: To receive RSS news feeds, visit For open commentary, industry perspectives and views, visit or TrademarksConduent is a trademark of Conduent Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Neil Franz, Conduent, +1-240-687-0127, Investor Relations Contact: Giles Goodburn, Conduent, ir@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NJ TRANSIT to Install Conduent 3D Fare Gates to Modernize Stations
New gates will be installed at the Secaucus Junction and Newark Liberty International Airport stations Contract follows a recent agreement with SEPTA to install Conduent's fare gates at nine different transit stations in the nearby Philadelphia area FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced a contract with NJ TRANSIT to install state-of-the-art 3D fare gates across two of its stations in New Jersey. NJ TRANSIT will leverage Conduent's advanced 3D Fare Gate Solution to modernize its infrastructure and enhance the reliability of fare collections. The nearly 8-foot-tall gates will be installed in the coming months at NJ TRANSIT's Secaucus Junction and Newark Liberty International Airport stations. The agency also has the option to expand the 3D gates to additional locations, further building on Conduent's trusted 30 year-partnership with NJ TRANSIT. "We're honored to expand our relationship with NJ TRANSIT with their adoption of our 3D Fare Gate Solution," said Adam Appleby, Group President, Public Sector Solutions at Conduent. "This innovative technology modernizes fare collection and helps ensure fair access to a transit system that benefits the entire region." In 2024, NJ TRANSIT awarded a five-year contract to Conduent for the continued implementation and enhancement of its contactless fare collection system. The new fare gate agreement, for 72 gates in total, comes on the heels of a 2024 contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to install 100 Conduent 3D fare gates at nine transit stations in the Philadelphia area. SEPTA's decision followed a successful pilot program at one station, where the integration of 3D fare gates and transit police efforts to deter fare evasion led to an increase in annual revenue. The gates are also used in Paris by Transilien SNCF. Conduent Transportation is a leading provider of streamlined, high-volume mobility services and solutions, spanning tolling and advanced transit systems, which enhance the services provided by transportation agencies to benefit the citizens who use them. For over 50 years, the company has helped clients advance transportation solutions in more than 20 countries. About ConduentConduent delivers digital business solutions and services spanning the commercial, government and transportation spectrum – creating valuable outcomes for its clients and the millions of people who count on them. The Company leverages cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and advanced analytics to deliver mission-critical solutions. Through a dedicated global team of approximately 55,000 associates, process expertise and advanced technologies, Conduent's solutions and services digitally transform its clients' operations to enhance customer experiences, improve performance, increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Conduent adds momentum to its clients' missions in many ways including disbursing approximately $100 billion in government payments annually, enabling 2.3 billion customer service interactions annually, empowering millions of employees through HR services every year and processing nearly 13 million tolling transactions every day. Learn more at Note: To receive RSS news feeds, visit For open commentary, industry perspectives and views, visit or TrademarksConduent is a trademark of Conduent Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Neil Franz, Conduent, +1-240-687-0127, Investor Relations Contact: Giles Goodburn, Conduent, ir@ Sign in to access your portfolio
