US EditionGov. Hochul Opposes Mamdani's Free NYC Bus Plan Citing Financial Constraints
Governor Hochul cited an estimated $800 million annual cost and legal limits from bond covenants as reasons to oppose free buses, favoring subsidies for low-income riders instead.
- Governor Kathy Hochul rejected Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's proposal for free buses, stating she cannot remove funding from a fare-dependent system.
- Hochul expressed willingness to collaborate with Mamdani on affordable transit while maintaining her position due to budget constraints.
- Mamdani's plan is estimated to cost at least $700 million annually, and Hochul highlighted that universal childcare would require about $15 billion.
- Despite disagreements on the bus plan, Hochul supports some of Mamdani's agendas, like universal childcare, and aims to engage in ongoing discussions with him.
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New York Governor Shuts Down Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Free’ Bus Plan
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is signaling serious hesitation about Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s signature proposal to make NYC buses "free." The post New York Governor Shuts Down Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Free’ Bus Plan appeared first on Slay News.
The governor of NY, who exercises control of the MTA, said now that she does not support the free buses, one of Mamdani's most commented election promises
Hochul Puts Kibosh on Mamdani’s $652M ‘Free’ Bus Rides Pledge
(The Center Square)—New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is dumping cold water on New York City mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani’s signature campaign pledge to increase taxes on the wealthy to cover public bus rides. Hochul, who endorsed Mamdani’s campaign, said while she supports some of the democratic socialist’s agenda — including universal child care — she can’t get behind his plans to make bus service in New York City free by taxing the city’s wealthiest…
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