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No free bus in NYC? Governor Kathy Hochul junks Mamdani's mayoral poll promise; ‘can’t set forth a plan right now'
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has undermined mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's promise of a free bus plan, stating it cannot be implemented without jeopardizing the MTA's fare system. While Mamdani aimed to fund this initiative through increased taxes on corporations and high earners, Hochul's reluctance signals challenges ahead. Mamdani, who takes office on January 1, 2026, faces a tough path.
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