South River, NJ

South River, NJ — At a Glance

South River is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
Its area is about 2.94 square miles, of which ~2.79 square miles is land.
The population is around 16,000(2020 census)
It borders East Brunswick and Sayreville.
The borough has a residential, small‑town feel. Its community is diverse, with historical ties to Eastern European and Portuguese immigrant populations.
Main streets have local shops, bakeries, restaurants reflecting its multicultural fabric (Portuguese, Eastern European, etc.)
There are parks and riverfront spaces (e.g. Edward A. Grekoski Park, Causeway Park, Dailey’s Pond) for nature, walking, relaxing.
One challenge: areas close to the river are prone to flooding.
Transportation: County routes like CR 527 and CR 535 go through the borough. Route 18 is nearby, facilitating access to larger road networks.
Public transit includes NJ Transit bus lines (e.g. routes 811, 815) serving the borough.
There is also a shuttle option by Middlesex County Area Transit connecting to the South Amboy rail station.

Here’s what to consider if you plan to use iCar (or similar on‑demand taxi / car services) in South River:

Coverage / availability: Before relying on it, you’d need to verify whether iCar (or the specific taxi company) services your area. Sometimes taxis or app‑based services focus more on busier corridors or larger towns; in smaller boroughs, availability can be lower or wait times longer.
Use cases:
- For short local trips (to shops, appointments, or between neighborhoods).
- To connect with transit hubs (bus stops, shuttles, rail stations).
- For travel outside the borough (e.g. to a nearby city, airport) if the service covers those routes.
Advantages:
- Convenient: request via app / dispatch, door‑to‑door.
- Flexible: won’t be tied to bus schedules.
- Transparent: many services let you see estimated fare, driver location, etc.

Surge or premium pricing during busy hours or during bad weather.
Availability / wait times: in lower demand hours or in more residential parts, it might take time for a cab to arrive.
Operational region: some services don’t cross certain municipal or county boundaries due to licensing rules.
Traffic: travel times will vary depending on road congestion.
Alternate services: the borough already has NJ Transit buses and a county shuttle, so taxis might often serve as complementary or backup options.

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