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, an increase that follows last year's 15% hike, which was the first of any kind in a decade.

The first automatic NJ Transit fare increase happens on July 1 when riders will pay 3% more to ride the agencies buses trains and light rail system.

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