Zohran Mamdani: “The average speed of a bus in that central business district…”

“… public transit, but also the way in which it makes it easier to get around Manhattan. You know, I have heard from so many bus riders who were frustrated that The average speed of a bus in that central business district used to be 5.8 miles an hour. That's me when I get off the train and walk up the stairs. That's not how it can be any longer. And I've long said we need to increase public transit service alongside this tax.” (06:33–06:38)

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