New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is advocating for free MTA bus fares as part of his campaign, arguing that it could reduce assaults on drivers. He cites a pilot program indicating a significant decrease in assaults on certain routes, but this claim lacks supporting data. Critics have pointed out that the connection between fare elimination and reduced assaults is not only speculative but also obscure due to aggregated data. The argument hinges on conjecture rather than comprehensive analysis, raising concerns about the feasibility and implications of his proposal.
Mamdani's proposal to eliminate MTA fares lacks robust evidence, with claims of reduced assaults on drivers relying on speculative and limited data.
While Mamdani cites a 39.8% reduction in assaults on specific routes post-fare elimination, attributing this solely to free transit is scientifically unsubstantiated.
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