NYC bus fare evasion surges after mayor's free-bus pledge

Following Mayor Mamdani's campaign promise of free buses, fare evasion in New York City has risen sharply over the summer, even though the policy is not yet implemented. The gap between political rhetoric and actual policy appears to be driving non-payment, creating a fiscal and operational challenge for the transit authority.

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