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NYers take Momdummy's free bus promise literally - MTA loses millions in skipped fares

Posted on 8/16/26 at 11:35 am
Posted by uggabugga
Maryland
Member since Aug 2024
6128 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 11:35 am
So predictable.

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There’s a trend that broke out," Lieber told reporters following a meeting of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board, according to the New York Post. "With malice towards none, I say all of the talk of free buses, it has an impact."

The MTA reported that paid bus ridership fell nearly 8% in June compared to the same month last year. During Mamdani’s first six months in office, bus fare revenue fell by $31 million compared to the first half of 2025. Agency estimates show nearly half of bus riders now skip the $3 fare.


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Posted by SloaneRanger
Upper Hurstville
Member since Jan 2014
14691 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 11:38 am to
The warmth of collectivism comrade.
Posted by Pax Regis
Alabama
Member since Sep 2007
15580 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 11:59 am to
His plan will result in more citizens claiming free services but also more citizens who used to provide the tax revenue leaving. Then he will be left trying to tax the people who didn’t pay much in tax revenue and also are claiming the free services.

This is, in a nutshell, why communism doesn’t work. It insists on assuming that everyone is equally willing and able to provide. That is, unfortunately, not the case.
Posted by hogcard1964
Alabama
Member since Jan 2017
22317 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 12:08 pm to
He said they'd be free. What are they supposed to do?
Posted by BurlesonCountyAg
Member since Jan 2014
5486 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 12:11 pm to
Not only are the bus fares free, so are the rapes
Posted by bigjoe1
Member since Jan 2024
2115 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 12:14 pm to
Within a year, NYC will be requesting a Federal bailout because "we're to big to fail".
Let it fail -that's what they voted for.
Posted by timdonaghyswhistle
Member since Jul 2018
21440 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 12:17 pm to
quote:

This is, in a nutshell, why communism doesn’t work. It insists on assuming that everyone is equally willing and able to provide. That is, unfortunately, not the case.


They know this, but pretending that they don't know it is what makes the whole operation go.
Posted by Boomdaddy65201
BoCoMo
Member since Mar 2020
4884 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 12:30 pm to
quote:

He said they'd be free. What are they supposed to do?


All the while knowing he had zero authority to do so, as a matter of fact the transit authority had an authorized INCREASE in fares already in place to take affect for 2026.

At the end of the day, there is no buyer’s remorse. This falls squarely upon those that pulled the lever for him and the party that fully financially backed him. There was no R nor I at the end of Mamdani, just a big fat D.
Posted by thermal9221
Youngsville
Member since Feb 2005
15495 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

This is, in a nutshell, why communism doesn’t work. It insists on assuming that everyone is equally willing and able to provide. That is, unfortunately, not the case.


The term “work” is relative.
It works, just at the expense of its citizens.
They’re fully aware of the expenses of implementing these ideas. They see it as having to break a couple of eggs to make an omelette. People could be starving and they’ll still go in front of a tv camera with a smile on their face saying everything is going great. It’s sinister to say the least.
Posted by BTROleMisser
Murica'
Member since Nov 2017
17347 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 12:46 pm to
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Agency estimates show nearly half of bus riders now skip the $3 fare.


I would love to see this broken down by racial demographics.
Posted by CR4090
Member since Apr 2023
10856 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 1:46 pm to
Easy fix. Just tax all the people with multiple homes and cars. They obviously can afford it.
Posted by Champagne
Sabine Free State.
Member since Oct 2007
56689 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 2:50 pm to
quote:

Within a year, NYC will be requesting a Federal bailout because "we're to big to fail".
Let it fail -that's what they voted for.


Dems will use US taxpayer dollars to bail out Leftist cities and states whenever they have the political power to do so.
Posted by LSUtoBOOT
Member since Aug 2012
21608 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 3:07 pm to
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Not only are the bus fares free, so are the rapes

Mamdani wants to rape everyone with an a-hole.
Posted by HubbaBubba
North of DFW, TX
Member since Oct 2010
53003 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 3:17 pm to
quote:

This falls squarely upon those that pulled the lever for him
Maybe not.

NYC Mayoral votes can't be independently confirmed.
Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
32597 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 3:30 pm to
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The MTA reported that paid bus ridership fell nearly 8% in June compared to the same month last year.


quote:

Agency estimates show nearly half of bus riders now skip the $3 fare.



Wow - if those numbers are correct; it’s crazy that with less paying that an 8% drop gets them to only half actually paying the fares

That means it was at least over 40% not paying before…
This post was edited on 8/16/26 at 7:23 pm
Posted by Tigergreg
Metairie
Member since Feb 2005
27729 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 3:38 pm to
I'm shocked....Not!
Posted by Jax-Tiger
Vero Beach, FL
Member since Jan 2005
28420 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 3:40 pm to
Does anyone doubt that this will carry over to the city owned grocery stores?

My guess is that the commies will not prosecute grab and dashers any more than they will folks taking free public transportation...
Posted by uggabugga
Maryland
Member since Aug 2024
6128 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 6:31 pm to
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My guess is that the commies will not prosecute grab and dashers any more than they will folks taking free public transportation...

Of course not. Socialists say Stealing for ‘Biological Need’ Should Not Be Illegal

Posted by BamaCoaster
God's Gulf
Member since Apr 2016
7516 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 7:15 pm to
quote:

Within a year, NYC will be requesting a Federal bailout


Already got a NY State bailout
Posted by TFH
Member since Apr 2016
4489 posts
Posted on 8/16/26 at 7:22 pm to
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Mamdani wants to rape everyone with an a-hole.

Language unclear, Mamdani uses his a-hole to rape everyone.
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