3 ways Mamdani plans to make the bus faster — and why it's harder to make rides free

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is prioritizing faster bus service through infrastructure improvements, maintenance upgrades, and expanded bus lanes, using $900 million over five years. The plan focuses on 50 bus corridors, including five key routes in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, but critics warn it may worsen congestion. The administration argues making buses faster is more budget-friendly than making them free.