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MTA Boss Blames Mamdani's 'Free Bus' Crusade for Paid Ridership Drop

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MTA boss Janno Lieber has attributed a significant decrease in paid ridership, down by 7.7% in June, to Mayor Zohran Mamdani's 'free bus' promises, suggesting it has led to an increase in fare evasion.

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