A proposal to introduce free buses in New York City has been met with skepticism, even from its own supporters. Yonah Freemark, a transportation expert, and a New York City Council member, Ydanis Rodríguez, have been pushing for the initiative, but key stakeholders, including New York City Transit's CEO, Janno Lieber, remain unconvinced. The plan aims to reduce congestion and emissions by increasing public transportation usage, but its feasibility and potential impact on the city's already-strained transit system are major concerns. As the proposal gains momentum, it remains to be seen whether it will become a reality, or if it will be relegated to the realm of pie-in-the-sky ideas.
Free buses in New York? Even Mamdani isn’t holding his breath. Politico
