“Both legislative houses included language within their one-house budget proposals in support of bringing back a free bus pilot program,” Mamdani said.
Hizzoner is now admitting he’s turning his focus on restarting his fare-free bus pilot program, Politico reported — confirming New Yorkers will have to wait for the citywide no-cost transport he promised on the campaign trail.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/08/us-news/zohran-mamdani-backs-down-on-campaign-promise-of-free-nyc-buses/
