Beginning Sunday, five MTA bus lines will operate for free.99 for the next six months.
The MTA pilot program, which launches Sept. 24, will offer free rides on one line in each borough for at least six months. Michelle Charlesworth has the story.In a few days, residents in every borough will be able to take rides on a couple of New York City MTA buses for free over the next six months.Beginning Sunday, passengers won't be charged fares on the following lines: Q4 in Queens, B60 in Brooklyn, M116 in Manhattan, S46/96 in Staten Island, and the Bx18A/B in the Bronx.
These buses will be clearly marked "Fare Free" with green and black destination signage, digital signs onboard buses, decals inside the bus and covers on farebox and OMNY readers. The pilot will not include free transfers to other buses or subway lines."This free bus is not just a socialist dream," said New York State Assemblymember Phara Souffrant-Forrest to Eyewitness News. "It's a reality to New York.
There's also the anxiety that comes with the word "free." As this program goes into effect, will it also lead to cost of living to go up again?
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