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Eric Adams: “We're not in favor of [fare hikes].”

Featuring: Eric Adams, Democratic | Mayor of New York

NYC Mayor Adams And NYPD Commissioner Tisch Hold Press Briefing Following Midtown Manhattan Shooting

Published August 4, 2025 | Video Starts at 33:38

Why did you do that knowing that the fare hikes are high? Well, I don't know. We didn't know that they would come in. Everything has to be voted on and We're not in favor of [fare hikes]. them. You know, some people say, well, there's only such a small amount. A small amount or not. New Yorkers right now are struggling and we shouldn't be looking to do fair hikes right now. (33:38–33:40)

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Asserts that the administration is not in favor of fare hikes.

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