New Jersey Transit fares for trains and buses increased by 3% on Tuesday. NJ Transit announced the annual increases last year after public hearings. President and CEO Kris Kolluri says it’s necessary to fund improvements without cutting service.

If you use NJ Transit, you probably noticed you are paying a bit more on your train and bus tickets. That's because fares went up by 3% on Tuesday.

New Jersey Transit announced new fares will go into effect beginning on Tuesday, July 1 — and riders can expect to pay more per ride.