Review Finds Woefully Slow Buses and Too Few Bus Lanes

Despite a daily ridership exceeding one million, NYC buses are among the slowest in the nation, averaging only 8.1 miles per hour. The latest NYC Independent Budget Office report attributes this to heavy traffic, insufficient bus lanes, and inadequate enforcement of existing rules. The NYC Department of Transportation's (DOT) limited resources hinder the expansion of dedicated bus lanes, which has delayed the ambitious Streets Plan aimed at adding 150 miles of protected bus lanes by 2026. Without adequate DOT funding and focus, the bus service's efficiency will continue to fall short, impacting commuters.

NYC buses average an excruciating 8.1 miles per hour, making them some of the slowest buses in the country.

Heavy traffic, too few bus lanes, and inconsistent enforcement of bus lane rules result in slow rides for NYC bus passengers.

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