Hochul Casts Doubts on Mamdani’s Free Bus Plan for NYC

‘But can we find a path to make it more affordable for people who need help? Of course, we can,’ the governor said.
Hochul Casts Doubts on Mamdani’s Free Bus Plan for NYC
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on Nov. 4, 2025. Adhiraj Chakrabarti for The Epoch Times
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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has ambitious plans for New York City, including his proposal to make buses free throughout the nation’s largest city.

That goal, however, will need support from state lawmakers in Albany and a green light from the governor, who controls the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the state agency that operates New York City’s public transit.

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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.