As the city's cost of living continues to skyrocket, a promise made by New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has left the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reeling in financial losses. Mamdani had vowed to provide free buses to all New Yorkers, but the MTA is now facing a significant hit to its revenue after many residents took him at his word and stopped paying their bus fares. With millions of dollars in skipped fares, the MTA is scrambling to recoup its losses and find a way to balance its budget. As the city's transportation system struggles to stay afloat, the implications of Mamdani's promise are becoming increasingly clear.
New Yorkers take Zohran Mamdani free bus promise literally as MTA loses millions in skipped fares Fox News
