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Citi Bike Raises Rates for 2026, Marking Fifth Straight Year of Price Hikes

Lyft cites tariffs, expansion costs and equipment upgrades, prompting fresh calls for public funding.

MTA Chief Questions Mamdani’s Free-Bus Plan, Cites Higher Costs and Need for Study

Advocates Press NYC for True Bus Rapid Transit as Mamdani Pushes Fast, Fare‑Free Buses

SEPTA Reveals 20% Service Cuts as Budget Talks Stall