A “Fix the MTA” legislative package promises a smoother ride across town by funding increased transit service, making buses free over time and freezing fares at $2.75 on both buses and the subway for a short term.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman speaks in support of the “Fix the MTA” movement. Credit: Office of Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris
Recently, MTA CEO and Chairman Janno Leber welcomed suggestions to increase the transit service when asked about the “Fix the MTA” proposals during a WBAI Radio interview. However, he added the agency needs to prioritize raising enough funds to maintain the current level of service. Six minute headways for the subway system and a 20% increase in bus service would cost $788 million a year.
“We need a realistic plan to stabilize the agency’s finances, because continuing to hike fares while service deteriorates is simply not an option for working class people.”he believes the “Fix the MTA” package would particularly benefit Black New Yorkers, who rely on public transportation the most. If passed, the buses would first be free in the Bronx, then in Brooklyn. Those two boroughs boast the highest percentage of Black populations in New York City.
Mamdani adds free buses would reduce hostile encounters while enforcing fares for bus operators—many who are Black themselves. The MTA found 46.89% of the agency’s workforce was Black in 2017.
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