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Free Buses or Pay Up? The Transit Tug-of-War | New York City News
The mayor’s free bus push is hitting a wall as the MTA warns fare evasion is soaring—nearly half of riders aren’t paying. MTA chair Janno Lieber insists everyone must contribute to keep transit running, while the mayor argues rising costs are pricing out New Yorkers, especially those struggling to afford the $3 fare. Both agree on speeding up buses and expanding discounts like Fair Fares—but the core debate rages: how to make transit truly affordable without breaking the system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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