A lot of interesting things happening in the city involve how people get around,” said Stefanos Chen, a Metro reporter and ...

As a lawyer, I feel most strongly about the least-discussed benefit: Eliminating bus fares can clear junk cases out of our court system, lowering the crushing caseloads that prevent our judges, ...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has made “fast and free buses” a defining promise of his administration, framing the ...

Free buses are a centerpiece of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda for New York City. In December, he said that he “remain[s] fully committed to delivering fast and free buses, and [is] ...

New Yorkers want better public transportation and a more affordable city. Politicians argue that fare-free buses will deliver both. But eliminating fares could cost the city $1 billion, depriving it ...

Approximately 150,000 New York City children ride buses to school, including around 66,000 students with disabilities and students living the shelter system. When there’s a problem with bus service, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn. New York’s Metrocard is about to join the subway token as a transit relic from the past.

New Yorkers' commutes are going to cost a little extra in the new year. Starting Jan. 4 2026, the base fare for subways, local buses and Access-A-Ride will rise from $2.90 to $3. The reduced fare rate ...

New York City needs a transit mayor. Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory and continued support to date has underscored how much New Yorkers care about affordability, namely housing affordability. Housing ...