NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani reiterates call for free buses as advocates say fare-less service will drastically improve reliability

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani once again called for free buses and reliable service at a Wednesday afternoon press conference, highlighting what is considered the slowest bus route in New York.

Mamdani rode the M57 through Midtown Manhattan on Oct. 8, more than a month after a study released by City Comptroller Brad Lander’s office found that the route had the lowest average speed in the city at just 4.9 mph.