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

"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."

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.

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