Jitney Service Returns to the Seven Mile Beach July 9th

Service to run Thursdays through Sundays until at least Labor Day weekend

(Avalon/Stone Harbor)—Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi and Stone Harbor Mayor Judy Davies-Dunhour have announced the resumption of the Jitney transportation service between both communities.  The service is expected to resume on Friday, July 9h, and continue to run Thursdays through Sundays for the balance of the summer season.

 “The Jitney Association has always been solid partners for this important public safety service for our communities”, Pagliughi said.  “The resumption of this service between our two communities will be well-received by our residents, visitors, and businesses as a safe transportation alternative between our two tourism destinations and we are thrilled that we could come to an agreement for everyone’s benefit”.

 The Jitney Association is comprised of independent contractors who will be assigned to the Seven Mile Beach Service for the remainder of the summer.  Like other transportation organizations, the drivers have been impacted financially by both other ride-share organizations and by the recent Covid pandemic.  During a meeting earlier this year with Borough officials, the Association required a large stipend from the municipalities to resume service.  However, with a booming summer tourism economy and the elimination of virtually all Covid-related restrictions, the Association agreed with both communities’ administration to return for the balance of the summer without any stipend and evaluate their position after the tourism season.

 “The best way to show our appreciation for the Jitneys returning to the Seven Mile Beach is to use the service and support the drivers this summer”, Davies-Dunhour said.  “The Jitneys have a proven record of being a valuable asset to safe transportation between Stone Harbor and Avalon which allows our visitors to enjoy activities, special events, and businesses in our sister communities”.

 The Jitneys operate on a fixed route between both communities with only a short wait between Jitneys.  The Jitneys have a long lineage of providing transportation service in Atlantic City before providing similar services in some local shore communities.  The Association maintains the popular “Jitney Surfer App” that provides real-time locations for the Jitneys along with other essential information.  The hours of operation will be 6:00pm-2:00am, with a $3.00 fare per ride.