Two state lawmakers hope to triple the size of New York City’s free bus pilot program and extend it for an additional year.
The “Congestion Pricing Done Right” bill, introduced by Queens Democratic State Senator Michael Gianaris and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, would expand the scope of the free bus pilot program from one to three lines in each district.
The legislation calls for an investment of $45 million from the MTA to improve the frequency and reliability of bus service in New York, which is believed to be the slowest in the country, as well as $45 million to expand the free bus pilot program in the state.
Lawmakers hope to include the bill in the next state budget, before tolling for cars traveling south of 60th Street in Manhattan goes into effect.
These investments must be carried out before the first day of the application of the congestion tariff.
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2024-03-05 18:20:00
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