Mamdani hasn't made NYC's buses free. Riders stopped paying anyway.

Bus fare evasion is rising in New York as riders wait for Mamdani’s promise of free rides

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free bus rides has not technically come to fruition, but there's evidence it is spurring more riders to evade paying fares.

NYC subway riders demand Letitia James investigate OMNY fare system over alleged overcharges and phantom fines

A rider advocacy group is rallying outside New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office to demand a formal probe into the MTA’s OMNY tap-and-go fare system, claiming hundreds of New Yorkers have been hit with bogus charges and erroneous fines. Passengers United, a transit advocacy group led by president Charlton D’Souza, has launched a pressure...

Man Has No Idea What’s in the DSA Platform, Doesn't Care, Voted for Mamdani for Free Buses

Voter admits ignorance of DSA platform, supports Mamdani for free buses and cheaper groceries.

NYC bus fare evasion is up, and the MTA CEO is blaming Mamdani, says report

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — While Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still working to accomplish his free bus goal, nearly half of passengers are already riding without paying.

Exclusive | NYC subway riders push AG Letitia James to probe OMNY cards after claims of extra charges, phantom fines

Passengers United members who say they've been overcharged and issued phantom fines on their MTA-issued OMNY cards want Attorney General Letitia James’ office to investigate the alleged debacle, The Post has learned.

Mayor Mamdani pushes back on MTA chief claim ‘free bus’ rhetoric tied to increase in fare evasion

Mamdani campaigned on a promise of making the city’s bus system free for all riders — even though the city lacks the power to do so. Janno Lieber, head of the state-controlled MTA, has stood firmly against Mamdani's campaign promises, arguing fare revenue is needed to keep the system running.