"Mamdani's administration will take seriously the responsibility and the opportunity we have to make this streetscape and the public transit of the city we call home the envy of the world."
"Creating a fast, fare-free bus system was perhaps Mamdani's biggest campaign promise focused on transportation. So far, in his first 100 days, the mayor has made plenty of moves to make the buses faster."
"Any move to eliminate fares must be approved and funded by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA, and both houses of the state legislature. The MTA uses fares collected on its buses and trains to help fund its operating budget."
"MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber has been particularly skeptical of the idea, stating it needs to be studied and that he is not keen on subsidizing bus."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn in at the old City Hall subway station, emphasizing transportation as a key focus. He appointed Mike Flynn to lead the Department of Transportation. Mamdani aims to transform the city's streetscape for pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders. His major campaign promise is to create a fast, fare-free bus system. While he has made progress in speeding up buses, eliminating fares requires approval from state officials and the MTA, which has shown skepticism towards the proposal.
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