Concerns requirements for operation of on-demand micro transit programs.

This bill (A6185) establishes requirements for on-demand micro transit programs in New Jersey, which provide app-based shared rides using technology. It directly affects entities operating these services, including NJ Transit, county transit agencies, and third-party contractors. Key provisions require drivers to hold commercial licenses and be paid fairly (matching directly employed drivers), mandate that programs add service in "transit deserts" (areas with poor public transit access) instead of replacing existing routes, and require contractors to offer jobs to existing transit workers under current terms. The bill also creates a Micro Transit Oversight Committee to review and certify program plans.