Mamdani: NYC fare-free buses delayed, eyeing 2026 steps
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says fare-free buses won’t happen this year, but supports pursuing a fast, free-bus pilot with talks continuing for 2026 and potential action in 2027; he defends City Council Speaker Julie Menin from personal attacks, weighs in on President Trump’s Iran policy, and notes a 30-day public comment period on a revised racial equity plan ahead of a mid-July final report.
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