Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to announce a plan aimed at reducing bus commute times by 20% across 45 major corridors in the city. This initiative is part of his commitment to improve public transportation, which was a key aspect of his campaign. The City Council is also proposing a budget to provide free subway and bus rides for a million New Yorkers. Some lawmakers are advocating for a pilot program to eliminate fares for one bus per borough, despite concerns about costs from Governor Kathy Hochul.

"The goal of the project, spanning 45 major corridors across the five boroughs, is to decrease wait times by 20%. This initiative is expected to speed up commute times for 1 million residents, according to City Hall."

"Fast and free buses were a cornerstone of the democratic socialist's mayoral campaign and he framed such services as an economic boost for working class residents."

"The City Council is proposing a budget proposal that would give a million New Yorkers free subway and bus rides, while some Democratic lawmakers in Albany are pushing to revive a dormant pilot program that eliminated fares for one bus per borough."

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