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Mamdani struggles to find funding to honor promise of free bus service

Mamdani struggles to find funding to honor promise of free bus service

New York Mayor-elect Faces Funding Challenges for Free Bus Ride Promise Newly elected New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani has made headlines with his promise of free bus rides for city residents. However, now that the election is over, it seems he may encounter difficulties securing the necessary funding to implement this initiative. In a recent […]

MTA invests $257M in new bus fleet through recent no-bid arrangement

MTA invests $257M in new bus fleet through recent no-bid arrangement

The MTA approved the acquisition of over 200 new buses on Wednesday, committing a substantial $257 million and proceeding without inviting bids from other companies. During its November meeting, the MTA Board of Directors unanimously backed a non-competitive agreement to buy 219 new buses from New Flyer of America. Tim Mulligan, the MTA Vehicle Director, […]

Suspect in Charlotte bus stabbing went to jail twice and was released in October.

Suspect in Charlotte bus stabbing went to jail twice and was released in October.

Recently, James Calvin Bennett, a 57-year-old man, was arrested in Charlotte after being accused of stabbing another man while riding a city bus. This incident followed his previous run-ins with the law; records indicate he had been in and out of jail two times just this year, with his last release occurring in October on […]

Hochul puts a stop to Zohran Mamdani’s free bus plan for NYC

Hochul puts a stop to Zohran Mamdani's free bus plan for NYC

Challenges for Free Bus Service Proposal The plan for free city bus service proposed by Zoran Mamdani, estimated to cost $700 million, is facing obstacles as Governor Kathy Hochul has expressed reservations about supporting it. This raises concerns about the viability of one of Mamdani’s key campaign promises. During a press conference at the SOMOS […]

Mother gets on school bus, intimidates student, yells at bus driver—then does the same at high school, according to police. It ends poorly for her.

Mother gets on school bus, intimidates student, yells at bus driver—then does the same at high school, according to police. It ends poorly for her.

Mother Arrested After Disturbance on School Bus In Polk County, Florida, a 48-year-old mother reportedly boarded a school bus on Monday morning, where she threatened students and verbally assaulted the bus driver, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The mother has been identified as LaTanya Rowe, and she made it clear that her actions were just […]

Mamdani Claims ‘Free’ NYC Bus Proposal Would Cost $700 Million Annually

Mamdani Claims 'Free' NYC Bus Proposal Would Cost $700 Million Annually

New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani, who is also a state representative, defended his plan to make all city buses free during the final mayoral debate on Wednesday night. He claims that this initiative, estimated to cost around $700 million annually, would ultimately be beneficial for the city’s economy and environment. Mamdani stated that the […]