Jersey City leaders are considering scaling back a popular microtransit service — or scrapping it entirely — as they grapple with a $255 million budget shortfall.
Mayor James Solomon’s administration notified the City Council last month that it intends to cut the Via Jersey City service to potentially save $8 million annually.
“Ending the Via contract is a necessary step as we work to address Jersey City’s budget deficit responsibly,” Nathaniel Styer, a spokesperson for Solomon, said in a statement…