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Op-ed | Mamdani and Hochul’s new bus plan won’t fix what’s actually broken
Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul's Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service plan is criticized for failing to address persistent issues like slow buses, unreliable service, and accessibility barriers for mobility-impaired riders. The MTA and NYC DOT's track records and stop consolidation strategies are questioned for not improving efficiency or equity.
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