Zohran Mamdani: “Right now, buses collect around 45 to 50% [of fares].”

“Making buses fast and free, you know, making them free is about $700 million or so a year. Universal childcare is about. How much do we lose in fares. Right now, buses collect around 45 to 50% [of fares]. And how many people are paying for it as it is now? That's what I mean. About 45 to 50% of people on the bus are paying for it.” (35:21–35:26)

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