🚇 Riders Alliance
@ridersalliance.org
A 501(c)(4) organization of NYC bus and subway riders, winning better public transit by organizing riders into a powerful constituency.
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We’re launching a political arm to mobilize transit riders! — Riders Alliance
Today, Riders Alliance is launching a political arm to give riders an even more powerful voice in the decisions that shape our lives and our transit system. As New Yorkers decide who will lead our city––and our state next year––we are ready to infuse the political calendar with an unwavering vision
www.ridersalliance.org
Riders deserve leaders who actually ride transit and are willing to fight for it.
Today, we’re launching a new political action arm to give millions of transit-riding voters a voice in deciding who will represent us!
Learn more: www.ridersalliance.o...
Today, we’re launching a new political action arm to give millions of transit-riding voters a voice in deciding who will represent us!
Learn more: www.ridersalliance.o...
Our next mayor should fund free buses for every rider, free subway rides for very low-income New Yorkers, and half-fares for more workers.
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: Fast, free and fair – a universal and targeted affordability agenda for transit riders
Our next mayor should fund free buses for every rider, free subway rides for very low-income New Yorkers, and half-fares for more workers.
www.cityandstateny.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Our next mayor should fund free buses for every rider, free subway rides for very low-income New Yorkers, and half-fares for more workers.
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
Can't stand waiting for the bus? We've got great news for you: @nyc-dot.bsky.social is bringing new benches to 8,750 stops! www.bkreader.com/policy-gover...
NYC to Spend $40M Bringing Benches to Every Bus Stop
The new plan will add seating to more than 8,700 bus stops citywide.
www.bkreader.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Can't stand waiting for the bus? We've got great news for you: @nyc-dot.bsky.social is bringing new benches to 8,750 stops! www.bkreader.com/policy-gover...
When riders organize, we win.
We’re excited to keep building our power, winning fast and affordable transit, and making New York a city that truly moves for everyone with Mayor-elect, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
We’re excited to keep building our power, winning fast and affordable transit, and making New York a city that truly moves for everyone with Mayor-elect, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
When riders organize, we win.
We’re excited to keep building our power, winning fast and affordable transit, and making New York a city that truly moves for everyone with Mayor-elect, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
We’re excited to keep building our power, winning fast and affordable transit, and making New York a city that truly moves for everyone with Mayor-elect, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
"I’ve seen @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social actively advocating for riders in Albany, and on street corners in Queens fighting for better, faster buses and safer streets, long before he ever ran for mayor."
From @jimrockaway.bsky.social in @eldiariony.bsky.social! eldiariony.com/2025/10/27/v...
From @jimrockaway.bsky.social in @eldiariony.bsky.social! eldiariony.com/2025/10/27/v...
Voices of Passengers: Why New York Needs a Bus Mayor - El Diario NY
Too often, bus riders like myself are left out of the conversation
eldiariony.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"I’ve seen @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social actively advocating for riders in Albany, and on street corners in Queens fighting for better, faster buses and safer streets, long before he ever ran for mayor."
From @jimrockaway.bsky.social in @eldiariony.bsky.social! eldiariony.com/2025/10/27/v...
From @jimrockaway.bsky.social in @eldiariony.bsky.social! eldiariony.com/2025/10/27/v...
Beautiful writeup in @nytimes.com exploring the ins and outs of bringing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's vision of Fast + Free buses to our streets, including a neat interactive example of how to shave *40%* off trip times o the B41! 🚌💨 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Can Faster Buses Really Be Free? (Gift Article)
An analysis of the possible promise and fundamental tension in one of Zohran Mamdani’s big plans for New York.
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Beautiful writeup in @nytimes.com exploring the ins and outs of bringing @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's vision of Fast + Free buses to our streets, including a neat interactive example of how to shave *40%* off trip times o the B41! 🚌💨 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How to incentivize the 34% who drive (and make up 80% of NYC's traffic) to join the 65% who get around car-free?
@openplans.org's @saraklind.bsky.social says "Bus Rapid Transit would be a huge game changer in terms of getting people out of cars," — and we agree! hellgatenyc.com/nyc-is-losin...
@openplans.org's @saraklind.bsky.social says "Bus Rapid Transit would be a huge game changer in terms of getting people out of cars," — and we agree! hellgatenyc.com/nyc-is-losin...
NYC Is Losing the War on Cars
New Yorkers are driving a lot more—plus some links to rev up your Wednesday.
hellgatenyc.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
How to incentivize the 34% who drive (and make up 80% of NYC's traffic) to join the 65% who get around car-free?
@openplans.org's @saraklind.bsky.social says "Bus Rapid Transit would be a huge game changer in terms of getting people out of cars," — and we agree! hellgatenyc.com/nyc-is-losin...
@openplans.org's @saraklind.bsky.social says "Bus Rapid Transit would be a huge game changer in terms of getting people out of cars," — and we agree! hellgatenyc.com/nyc-is-losin...
Reposted by 🚇 Riders Alliance
Whether it's universal daylighting or restarting Mayor Adams' stalled bus lanes, Zohran Mamdani told Streetsblog he'll get his agenda done even if means fighting the DOT deep state or the big shot political bosses who just endorsed him nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/m...
Mamdani Vows To Defy DOT Insiders, Political Bosses To Pursue His Streets Agenda - Streetsblog New York City
Mamdani pledged stand up to bureaucrats and political power players who oppose his plans to make streets safer and buses faster.
nyc.streetsblog.org
October 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Whether it's universal daylighting or restarting Mayor Adams' stalled bus lanes, Zohran Mamdani told Streetsblog he'll get his agenda done even if means fighting the DOT deep state or the big shot political bosses who just endorsed him nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/m...
Reposted by 🚇 Riders Alliance
Next year will bring a new mayoral administration, and it’s time to think big about improving our streetscape.
The @ridersalliance.org plan for Bus Rapid Transit is exactly the kind of visionary stake in the ground we need.
BRT saves time, and time is money in New Yorkers’ pockets.
The @ridersalliance.org plan for Bus Rapid Transit is exactly the kind of visionary stake in the ground we need.
BRT saves time, and time is money in New Yorkers’ pockets.
October 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Next year will bring a new mayoral administration, and it’s time to think big about improving our streetscape.
The @ridersalliance.org plan for Bus Rapid Transit is exactly the kind of visionary stake in the ground we need.
BRT saves time, and time is money in New Yorkers’ pockets.
The @ridersalliance.org plan for Bus Rapid Transit is exactly the kind of visionary stake in the ground we need.
BRT saves time, and time is money in New Yorkers’ pockets.
How can our next Mayor go beyond red paint and create a citywide network of fast, reliable, accessible transit service?
(hint: it's how we put the 'fast' in 'Fast and Free')
Read our latest report, Much Better Buses: It's About Time!
www.ridersalliance.org/news/its-abo...
(hint: it's how we put the 'fast' in 'Fast and Free')
Read our latest report, Much Better Buses: It's About Time!
www.ridersalliance.org/news/its-abo...
Much Better Buses: It’s About Time — Riders Alliance
As we approach the end of four long years of waiting for faster bus service, waiting for leaders like Mayor Adams to build the network of bus lanes he committed to on the campaign trail, we’ve been pr...
www.ridersalliance.org
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
How can our next Mayor go beyond red paint and create a citywide network of fast, reliable, accessible transit service?
(hint: it's how we put the 'fast' in 'Fast and Free')
Read our latest report, Much Better Buses: It's About Time!
www.ridersalliance.org/news/its-abo...
(hint: it's how we put the 'fast' in 'Fast and Free')
Read our latest report, Much Better Buses: It's About Time!
www.ridersalliance.org/news/its-abo...
Riders Alliance endorses @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for Mayor of New York City for our first-ever political endorsement! youtu.be/j_zuBKPzpuM
Riders Alliance endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
YouTube video by Riders Alliance
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Riders Alliance endorses @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social for Mayor of New York City for our first-ever political endorsement! youtu.be/j_zuBKPzpuM
Here's 3 pieces of free game for our Mayor (or, y'know... the next one) to speed up the slowest buses in America.
You have any bright ideas to add to the list? Let us know!
youtube.com/shorts/4ni-x...
You have any bright ideas to add to the list? Let us know!
youtube.com/shorts/4ni-x...
3 Ways to Speed Up NYC's Buses
YouTube video by Riders Alliance
youtube.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Here's 3 pieces of free game for our Mayor (or, y'know... the next one) to speed up the slowest buses in America.
You have any bright ideas to add to the list? Let us know!
youtube.com/shorts/4ni-x...
You have any bright ideas to add to the list? Let us know!
youtube.com/shorts/4ni-x...
With a fare increase to $3 on the way, we need action from City Hall to expand access to Fair Fares, improve automatic enrollment, and eliminate fares for those in poverty to ensure everyday, working New Yorkers can get from A-B reliably and affordably.
www.nbcnewyork.com/manhattan/mt...
www.nbcnewyork.com/manhattan/mt...
MTA lays out fare hike timing; some proposed toll increases higher than expected: Sources
The good news is the MTA isn’t jacking up your subway or bus or commuter rail fares this year as planned. The bad news: The increase will still take effect in January, and some tolls will be going up ...
www.nbcnewyork.com
July 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
With a fare increase to $3 on the way, we need action from City Hall to expand access to Fair Fares, improve automatic enrollment, and eliminate fares for those in poverty to ensure everyday, working New Yorkers can get from A-B reliably and affordably.
www.nbcnewyork.com/manhattan/mt...
www.nbcnewyork.com/manhattan/mt...
The buses on Flatbush Avenue kinda suck. But it doesn't have to be like that!
We hit the streets in the hot ass sun to talk Better Buses on Flatbush Ave! youtube.com/shorts/eP5I2...
We hit the streets in the hot ass sun to talk Better Buses on Flatbush Ave! youtube.com/shorts/eP5I2...
Why the buses on Flatbush Avenue kinda suck
YouTube video by Riders Alliance
youtube.com
July 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The buses on Flatbush Avenue kinda suck. But it doesn't have to be like that!
We hit the streets in the hot ass sun to talk Better Buses on Flatbush Ave! youtube.com/shorts/eP5I2...
We hit the streets in the hot ass sun to talk Better Buses on Flatbush Ave! youtube.com/shorts/eP5I2...
"We’re tired of being left behind. Fair Fares gave me some dignity back. Let’s give that chance to more New Yorkers."
From our member, Norma Ginez', op-ed in EL Diario.
eldiariony.com/2025/07/01/f...
From our member, Norma Ginez', op-ed in EL Diario.
eldiariony.com/2025/07/01/f...
Fair Fares Helped Me Survive, Now It’s Time to Expand It - El Diario NY
This expansion would make more than 415,000 additional New Yorkers eligible
eldiariony.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"We’re tired of being left behind. Fair Fares gave me some dignity back. Let’s give that chance to more New Yorkers."
From our member, Norma Ginez', op-ed in EL Diario.
eldiariony.com/2025/07/01/f...
From our member, Norma Ginez', op-ed in EL Diario.
eldiariony.com/2025/07/01/f...
Bus riders make New York possible. In Zohran, we finally have a mayoral nominee who sees us, values our time, and is ready to govern as our rider-in-chief.
Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
June 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Bus riders make New York possible. In Zohran, we finally have a mayoral nominee who sees us, values our time, and is ready to govern as our rider-in-chief.
Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
For us, today’s election is about more than choosing our next Mayor. It’s about showing that every day bus and subway riders are done being ignored.
Thanks to riders like you, we’ve been able to make a clear statement: Put riders first, or see you at the ballot box!
Thanks to riders like you, we’ve been able to make a clear statement: Put riders first, or see you at the ballot box!
June 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM
For us, today’s election is about more than choosing our next Mayor. It’s about showing that every day bus and subway riders are done being ignored.
Thanks to riders like you, we’ve been able to make a clear statement: Put riders first, or see you at the ballot box!
Thanks to riders like you, we’ve been able to make a clear statement: Put riders first, or see you at the ballot box!
Tomorrow is Election Day! Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote....
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Find My Poll Site/View Sample Ballot
New York City election pollsite finder
findmypollsite.vote.nyc
June 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Tomorrow is Election Day! Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote....
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Reminder: Today’s the last day of early voting before Election Day this Tuesday, June 24!
Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote....
There’s too much at stake in this election for bus and subway riders — your vote matters!
Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote....
There’s too much at stake in this election for bus and subway riders — your vote matters!
Find My Poll Site/View Sample Ballot
New York City election pollsite finder
findmypollsite.vote.nyc
June 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Reminder: Today’s the last day of early voting before Election Day this Tuesday, June 24!
Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote....
There’s too much at stake in this election for bus and subway riders — your vote matters!
Find your polling site: findmypollsite.vote....
There’s too much at stake in this election for bus and subway riders — your vote matters!
Riders Alliance member Andrea Albayeros was featured in El Diario to talk about what inspires her to fight for better bus service on Flatbush Avenue, her grandmother.
eldiariony.com/2025/06/09/v...
eldiariony.com/2025/06/09/v...
Voices of passengers: Why I Fight for the Bus: For My Abuelita - El Diario NY
Flatbush is one of the most transit dependent neighborhoods in Brooklyn
eldiariony.com
June 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Riders Alliance member Andrea Albayeros was featured in El Diario to talk about what inspires her to fight for better bus service on Flatbush Avenue, her grandmother.
eldiariony.com/2025/06/09/v...
eldiariony.com/2025/06/09/v...
Reposted by 🚇 Riders Alliance
So proud to be part of the push to get the center-running bus model on the north end of the Flatbush corridor, which has some of the slowest speeds and highest ridership during peak hours 🚌
Big thank you to @ridersalliance.org iance for all of their work on this!
gothamist.com/news/brookly...
Big thank you to @ridersalliance.org iance for all of their work on this!
gothamist.com/news/brookly...
Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue gets bus lanes, pedestrian islands under DOT plan
The overhaul aims to speed up buses in one of Brooklyn's most congested corridors.
gothamist.com
June 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
So proud to be part of the push to get the center-running bus model on the north end of the Flatbush corridor, which has some of the slowest speeds and highest ridership during peak hours 🚌
Big thank you to @ridersalliance.org iance for all of their work on this!
gothamist.com/news/brookly...
Big thank you to @ridersalliance.org iance for all of their work on this!
gothamist.com/news/brookly...
While we stand by our reasoning for encouraging voters to consider Senator Ramos, in light of her decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo — the antithesis of the values, policy, and communities we represent — we cannot in good faith recommend that riders include her on their ballots.
Updated slate coming.
Updated slate coming.
Let's talk about mayoral candidate Senator @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social — a daily transit rider with a consistent record of supporting public transit (who has proudly never had a driver’s license)!
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why is she going on your ballot? youtube.com/shorts/OLjDw...
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why is she going on your ballot? youtube.com/shorts/OLjDw...
Do you ride the bus or subway? Plan on voting? Let's talk about Queens Senator Jessica Ramos
YouTube video by Riders Alliance
youtube.com
June 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
While we stand by our reasoning for encouraging voters to consider Senator Ramos, in light of her decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo — the antithesis of the values, policy, and communities we represent — we cannot in good faith recommend that riders include her on their ballots.
Updated slate coming.
Updated slate coming.
Let's talk about mayoral candidate Senator @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social — a daily transit rider with a consistent record of supporting public transit (who has proudly never had a driver’s license)!
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why is she going on your ballot? youtube.com/shorts/OLjDw...
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why is she going on your ballot? youtube.com/shorts/OLjDw...
Do you ride the bus or subway? Plan on voting? Let's talk about Queens Senator Jessica Ramos
YouTube video by Riders Alliance
youtube.com
June 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Let's talk about mayoral candidate Senator @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social — a daily transit rider with a consistent record of supporting public transit (who has proudly never had a driver’s license)!
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why is she going on your ballot? youtube.com/shorts/OLjDw...
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why is she going on your ballot? youtube.com/shorts/OLjDw...
More than 130,000 daily Brooklyn bus riders will enjoy fast, reliable, traffic-free commutes thanks to the efforts of over 1,800 petition signers, elected leaders, and community advocates who made this possible!
We organize, we win! 🚌✊
gothamist.com/news/brookly...
We organize, we win! 🚌✊
gothamist.com/news/brookly...
Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue gets bus lanes, pedestrian islands under DOT plan
The overhaul aims to speed up buses in one of Brooklyn's most congested corridors.
gothamist.com
June 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
More than 130,000 daily Brooklyn bus riders will enjoy fast, reliable, traffic-free commutes thanks to the efforts of over 1,800 petition signers, elected leaders, and community advocates who made this possible!
We organize, we win! 🚌✊
gothamist.com/news/brookly...
We organize, we win! 🚌✊
gothamist.com/news/brookly...
Let's talk about the transit affordability champ who brought us back-to-back expansions of the Fair Fares program — Mayoral candidate and current NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams!
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why are you putting her on your ballot?
youtube.com/shorts/HL1SM...
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why are you putting her on your ballot?
youtube.com/shorts/HL1SM...
The NYC Mayoral candidate who cut MTA fares in half — NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams!
YouTube video by Riders Alliance
youtube.com
June 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Let's talk about the transit affordability champ who brought us back-to-back expansions of the Fair Fares program — Mayoral candidate and current NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams!
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why are you putting her on your ballot?
youtube.com/shorts/HL1SM...
Do you plan on ranking her? Where and why are you putting her on your ballot?
youtube.com/shorts/HL1SM...
Let's talk about transit champ mayoral candidate and current NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social — and his *29-page* transportation plan (linked below) 🚌🤝🤓
Do you plan on ranking Brad Lander? Where and why? What do you think about his plan? Let us know!
youtube.com/shorts/iSXg8...
Do you plan on ranking Brad Lander? Where and why? What do you think about his plan? Let us know!
youtube.com/shorts/iSXg8...
Brad Lander has a 29-page transportation plan for NYC 🚌🤝🤓
YouTube video by Riders Alliance
youtube.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Let's talk about transit champ mayoral candidate and current NYC Comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social — and his *29-page* transportation plan (linked below) 🚌🤝🤓
Do you plan on ranking Brad Lander? Where and why? What do you think about his plan? Let us know!
youtube.com/shorts/iSXg8...
Do you plan on ranking Brad Lander? Where and why? What do you think about his plan? Let us know!
youtube.com/shorts/iSXg8...