Essex County’s Route 10 and Fairfield-West Caldwell Shuttles Connect Residents to Jobs
August 2026,
Since 2004, the Route 10 Shuttle and Fairfield–West Caldwell Shuttle have connected commuters to employment opportunities that are not easily accessible by traditional public transit. Funded by Essex County through the New Jersey Job Access and Reverse Commute (NJ-JARC) grant from NJ TRANSIT, these free weekday shuttle services help bridge the “first and last mile” between NJ TRANSIT bus stops and major employment centers, making it easier for Essex County residents to access jobs and build economic stability.
The Route 10 Shuttle serves employment destinations along the Route 10 corridor in Whippany and East Hanover. Operating Monday through Friday during morning and evening commuting hours, the shuttle connects riders from the NJ TRANSIT bus stops at Route 10 and New Murray Road to businesses including Nutra-Med, Novartis, LIVIA Health, Fidelity Paper and many other employers throughout the corridor.
The Fairfield–West Caldwell Shuttle provides similar service along the Route 46 corridor, transporting riders from the NJ TRANSIT bus stop at Passaic Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue to employers throughout Fairfield and West Caldwell, including West Caldwell Care Center, Gourmet Foods, Amazon and other local businesses.
Both shuttle services are designed with commuters in mind. Riders reserve their return trip when boarding the shuttle in the morning, providing a convenient and dependable ride home after the workday.
“The shuttle gives me a dependable way to get to work every day,” said Maria, a regular rider. “The distance is too far to walk, and taking a taxi every day just wouldn’t be affordable for my budget. Having this free service means I’ve been able to keep my job without worrying about how I’ll get there. It’s given me real peace of mind knowing I have reliable transportation I can count on”.
By connecting commuters to locations that are not easily accessible by traditional public transportation, the Route 10 and Fairfield–West Caldwell Shuttles continue to play an important role in helping Essex County residents access jobs in the area.
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