NYC subway and bus fares just hiked to $3. Did Mayor Mamdani break his promise for free buses? 🤔

NYC subway and bus fares just hiked to $3, sparking claims that Mayor Zohran Mamdani went back on his promise of free buses. But here’s the lowdown: the fare increase was actually approved by the MTA back in the day, and it’s part of their plan to cover rising costs and upgrade the OMNY payment system. The MTA’s a state-run authority, so City Hall doesn’t exactly call the shots on fares. The increase was in the works before Mamdani even took office, so it’s not quite what it seems.