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Free Buses Debate: Safety vs. Cost in NYC

2/14/2026

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  • Emily Galvin Almanza writes in a New York Times op-ed that free bus services would help New York City by reducing traffic and improving public safety.
  • Pilot programs in Kansas City, Boston, and New York City reportedly failed, causing financial losses and harming commuters.
  • Critics say free buses would not reduce fare evasion in the criminal justice system and question Almanza's statistics.