 Delays and service disruptions are fresh in the collective memory of New Jersey transit riders, adding insult to injury, a double-digit fare hike starting Monday. Larry Kofsky reports. Fares are going up by about 15% as the agency deals with ridership that remains at just 80% of pre-pandemic levels. But commuters that have stopped the fare hike rally outside NJT headquarters say in light of the recent service problems, the increase is undeserved.