Next Stop
Coverage of Next Stop in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani moves forward on stalled Bronx busway, kicks off public engagement for slew of Brooklyn bus projects
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is advancing the Bronx's first busway on Tremont Avenue and initiating public engagement for three rapid bus corridors in Brooklyn under the 'Next Stop' plan. The projects aim to improve bus speeds for 200,000 daily riders, with the Bronx busway targeting faster commutes for 39,000 riders on the slow-moving Bx36 route.
- Mamdani says he’s still committed to fast and free buses, despite plan that omits the free part
Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his commitment to making city buses both fast and free, despite a new 51-page plan titled 'Next Stop' that focuses solely on improving bus speeds. The plan, developed with state and MTA officials, includes a $900 million initiative to reduce trip times on 50 priority routes but omits any mention of eliminating bus fares, a key campaign promise. MTA Chair Janno Lieber expressed skepticism about free fares, advocating instead for expanding the Fair Fares discounted program.