New York Democrat says Mamdani is 'too extreme' to lead NYC

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It's three bus routes out of dozens, and paid for by leftover Biden covid money, at least through 2026. However, that extension was decided on prior to the attacks from the orange turd.

That said, there have been a lot of changes to the mbta payment system, most requiring expensive new equipment. I think there was an argument under discussion for awhile that going free on more/most bus and subway lines (commuter rail is under different management) would save money in the short term, and also get more people using public transportation, this reducing various road costs and congestion.

But that looked more attractive when the economy was rosy. Now, most bus lines are a couple bucks to ride, then add more for connections onto the subway system. It's a chunk of change to go anywhere. And the whole system closes not long after midnight, before bars and clubs close.