Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious joint plan to transform New York City’s bus system, promising faster, more reliable service on 50 priority routes through dedicated lanes, new buses, and other improvements.
The initiative, dubbed “Next Stop: Fast Buses, Better Service,” aims to deliver the fastest and best bus system in the city’s history by addressing chronic delays that have long frustrated riders, officials said at an event in downtown Brooklyn.
“This historic investment will make our buses faster and more reliable for millions of New Yorkers across the five boroughs,” Mamdani said. The plan targets routes that are among the slowest in the city, many serving areas with limited transit alternatives…