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NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pushes for free buses, but transit advocates debate whether fares or infrastructure are key to boosting ridership.
Transit advocates in New York City are divided over making buses free, with mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pushing for fare-free, faster service to boost ridership and reduce car use.
Supporters say eliminating fares would speed up boarding and encourage transit use, while critics argue that reliable service, frequency, and dedicated bus lanes are more critical.
While cities like Boston and Alexandria have sustained fare-free programs with public funding, Kansas City ended its initiative in 2020 due to a $10 million annual shortfall and concerns over security, despite stable ridership.
Mamdani insists free fares must be paired with infrastructure improvements, highlighting ongoing challenges in funding and modernizing the nation’s largest bus system.
El candidato a la alcaldía de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, aboga por autobuses gratuitos, pero los defensores del tránsito debaten si las tarifas o la infraestructura son clave para aumentar el número de pasajeros.