🚇 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.
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!
Plus an analysis of how implementing BRT elements would slash commute times along Flatbush Avenue!
The main takeaway: Faster boarding + signal priority + getting buses out of traffic (the big one) are key to bringing our buses up to speed.
The main takeaway: Faster boarding + signal priority + getting buses out of traffic (the big one) are key to bringing our buses up to speed.
October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Plus an analysis of how implementing BRT elements would slash commute times along Flatbush Avenue!
The main takeaway: Faster boarding + signal priority + getting buses out of traffic (the big one) are key to bringing our buses up to speed.
The main takeaway: Faster boarding + signal priority + getting buses out of traffic (the big one) are key to bringing our buses up to speed.
So, how do we get there? By implementing Bus Rapid Transit into the design of major transit corridors like Flatbush Avenue, we can get buses out of traffic and offer consistent, reliable service 24/7.
The article has a great visual breakdown of what that looks like in action!
The article has a great visual breakdown of what that looks like in action!
October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
So, how do we get there? By implementing Bus Rapid Transit into the design of major transit corridors like Flatbush Avenue, we can get buses out of traffic and offer consistent, reliable service 24/7.
The article has a great visual breakdown of what that looks like in action!
The article has a great visual breakdown of what that looks like in action!
Along it's route from Downtown to Kings Plaza, the B41 spends more time at red lights than moving. Right now, the entire trips takes 58 minutes. But,
"...if the bus were traveling the corridor totally unimpeded, it would need only 16 minutes to go from end to end."
"...if the bus were traveling the corridor totally unimpeded, it would need only 16 minutes to go from end to end."
October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Along it's route from Downtown to Kings Plaza, the B41 spends more time at red lights than moving. Right now, the entire trips takes 58 minutes. But,
"...if the bus were traveling the corridor totally unimpeded, it would need only 16 minutes to go from end to end."
"...if the bus were traveling the corridor totally unimpeded, it would need only 16 minutes to go from end to end."
What we're calling for isn't new or expensive. It's a recommitment from our next Mayor to build the projects Mayor Adams has abandoned, implement *real* BRT (not just red paint!), and to treat our buses and its millions of daily riders with respect and dignity.
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
What we're calling for isn't new or expensive. It's a recommitment from our next Mayor to build the projects Mayor Adams has abandoned, implement *real* BRT (not just red paint!), and to treat our buses and its millions of daily riders with respect and dignity.
Thanks to analysis from People Oriented Cities, we know that upgrading buses on Utica Avenue to BRT-level service would result in 17-minute time savings — cutting the trip from Dekalb Ave to Kings Plaza by nearly 40%!
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Thanks to analysis from People Oriented Cities, we know that upgrading buses on Utica Avenue to BRT-level service would result in 17-minute time savings — cutting the trip from Dekalb Ave to Kings Plaza by nearly 40%!
We know what we need (BRT!), we know where we need it, and after four years of waiting for City Hall to do what's needed to speed up the nation's slowest buses, we know what's missing — the political will to do it.
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We know what we need (BRT!), we know where we need it, and after four years of waiting for City Hall to do what's needed to speed up the nation's slowest buses, we know what's missing — the political will to do it.
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!
Our top picks for transit-forward candidates to consider:
✅ Zohran Mamdani
✅ Brad Lander
✅ Adrienne Adams
✅ Zellnor Myrie
✅ Michael Blake
✅ Scott Stringer
3/3
✅ Zohran Mamdani
✅ Brad Lander
✅ Adrienne Adams
✅ Zellnor Myrie
✅ Michael Blake
✅ Scott Stringer
3/3
June 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Our top picks for transit-forward candidates to consider:
✅ Zohran Mamdani
✅ Brad Lander
✅ Adrienne Adams
✅ Zellnor Myrie
✅ Michael Blake
✅ Scott Stringer
3/3
✅ Zohran Mamdani
✅ Brad Lander
✅ Adrienne Adams
✅ Zellnor Myrie
✅ Michael Blake
✅ Scott Stringer
3/3
By now, there's no need to repeat it — it's an absolute NO for Cuomo. But what about the other options?
Glad you asked! Over the next week, we'll review the transit track records and policy commitments of 5 strong candidates to consider, starting tomorrow with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
Glad you asked! Over the next week, we'll review the transit track records and policy commitments of 5 strong candidates to consider, starting tomorrow with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
May 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
By now, there's no need to repeat it — it's an absolute NO for Cuomo. But what about the other options?
Glad you asked! Over the next week, we'll review the transit track records and policy commitments of 5 strong candidates to consider, starting tomorrow with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
Glad you asked! Over the next week, we'll review the transit track records and policy commitments of 5 strong candidates to consider, starting tomorrow with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
When we say “DON’T RANK Andrew Cuomo for Mayor!”, we’re also saying DO RANK these candidates and fill out your ballot (in no particular order):
✅ Adrienne Adams
✅ @bradlander.bsky.social
✅ @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
✅ @zellnor.bsky.social
✅ @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
✅ Adrienne Adams
✅ @bradlander.bsky.social
✅ @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
✅ @zellnor.bsky.social
✅ @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
When we say “DON’T RANK Andrew Cuomo for Mayor!”, we’re also saying DO RANK these candidates and fill out your ballot (in no particular order):
✅ Adrienne Adams
✅ @bradlander.bsky.social
✅ @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
✅ @zellnor.bsky.social
✅ @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
✅ Adrienne Adams
✅ @bradlander.bsky.social
✅ @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
✅ @zellnor.bsky.social
✅ @jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
With Andrew Cuomo in charge, instead of new bus lanes, faster trips, and lower fares, riders got budget cuts, fare hikes, and… USB-A chargers (somewhat handy if you’re expecting a long wait).
Riders deserve better than another Cuomo trainwreck — DO NOT rank Cuomo for Mayor!
3/3
Riders deserve better than another Cuomo trainwreck — DO NOT rank Cuomo for Mayor!
3/3
May 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
With Andrew Cuomo in charge, instead of new bus lanes, faster trips, and lower fares, riders got budget cuts, fare hikes, and… USB-A chargers (somewhat handy if you’re expecting a long wait).
Riders deserve better than another Cuomo trainwreck — DO NOT rank Cuomo for Mayor!
3/3
Riders deserve better than another Cuomo trainwreck — DO NOT rank Cuomo for Mayor!
3/3
In 2018, Andrew Cuomo threw riders under the bus by canceling $30,000,000 to expand Select Bus Service. Why? Because Cuomo was way more interested in expensive vanity projects than improving service.
2/3
2/3
May 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In 2018, Andrew Cuomo threw riders under the bus by canceling $30,000,000 to expand Select Bus Service. Why? Because Cuomo was way more interested in expensive vanity projects than improving service.
2/3
2/3
While he was Governor, Andrew Cuomo ran the slowest buses in the country, averaging just 8.3MPH in August 2021, when he resigned in disgrace after being outed as a sexual predator.
But, just in case, here are more reasons why we’re telling bus riders DO NOT rank Cuomo for Mayor.
1/3
But, just in case, here are more reasons why we’re telling bus riders DO NOT rank Cuomo for Mayor.
1/3
May 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
While he was Governor, Andrew Cuomo ran the slowest buses in the country, averaging just 8.3MPH in August 2021, when he resigned in disgrace after being outed as a sexual predator.
But, just in case, here are more reasons why we’re telling bus riders DO NOT rank Cuomo for Mayor.
1/3
But, just in case, here are more reasons why we’re telling bus riders DO NOT rank Cuomo for Mayor.
1/3
When asked for comment on the overwhelming success of his own law, Andrew Cuomo says "This is bad, actually." before shuffling off to Westchester in the back of an Escalade.
May 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
When asked for comment on the overwhelming success of his own law, Andrew Cuomo says "This is bad, actually." before shuffling off to Westchester in the back of an Escalade.
Did you know Cuomo signed the law that brought us the nation’s first, overwhelmingly successful congestion pricing program? But you won’t hear him take credit for it.
If Cuomo had his way, he’d bring back gridlock traffic, crawling buses, and defund our transit system. DO NOT RANK CUOMO FOR MAYOR.
If Cuomo had his way, he’d bring back gridlock traffic, crawling buses, and defund our transit system. DO NOT RANK CUOMO FOR MAYOR.
May 12, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Did you know Cuomo signed the law that brought us the nation’s first, overwhelmingly successful congestion pricing program? But you won’t hear him take credit for it.
If Cuomo had his way, he’d bring back gridlock traffic, crawling buses, and defund our transit system. DO NOT RANK CUOMO FOR MAYOR.
If Cuomo had his way, he’d bring back gridlock traffic, crawling buses, and defund our transit system. DO NOT RANK CUOMO FOR MAYOR.
Riders have already been through hell with Andrew Cuomo at the wheel, DO NOT rank Andrew Cuomo for Mayor.
4/4
4/4
May 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Riders have already been through hell with Andrew Cuomo at the wheel, DO NOT rank Andrew Cuomo for Mayor.
4/4
4/4
As riders dealt with the worst subway service *in the world*, Andrew Cuomo cut half a billion from signal upgrades to pay for useless vanity projects.
And when riders demanded Governor Cuomo fix the subway? Of course he skirted responsibility.
Pathetic.
2/4
And when riders demanded Governor Cuomo fix the subway? Of course he skirted responsibility.
Pathetic.
2/4
May 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As riders dealt with the worst subway service *in the world*, Andrew Cuomo cut half a billion from signal upgrades to pay for useless vanity projects.
And when riders demanded Governor Cuomo fix the subway? Of course he skirted responsibility.
Pathetic.
2/4
And when riders demanded Governor Cuomo fix the subway? Of course he skirted responsibility.
Pathetic.
2/4
As Governor, Andrew Cuomo wasted years letting our subways crumble into disrepair.
In 2017, when subway on-time performance hit a historic low of 65%, he declared an emergency for the Cuomo-created series of systemwide failures that became known as the Summer of Hell.
1/4
In 2017, when subway on-time performance hit a historic low of 65%, he declared an emergency for the Cuomo-created series of systemwide failures that became known as the Summer of Hell.
1/4
May 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
As Governor, Andrew Cuomo wasted years letting our subways crumble into disrepair.
In 2017, when subway on-time performance hit a historic low of 65%, he declared an emergency for the Cuomo-created series of systemwide failures that became known as the Summer of Hell.
1/4
In 2017, when subway on-time performance hit a historic low of 65%, he declared an emergency for the Cuomo-created series of systemwide failures that became known as the Summer of Hell.
1/4
This is how Cuomo prioritizes transit funding. It’s not about how these projects benefit riders’ commutes, it’s about how they benefit his image.
That’s not leadership riders can count on. That’s a trainwreck waiting to happen—one we CANNOT allow into City Hall.
5/5
That’s not leadership riders can count on. That’s a trainwreck waiting to happen—one we CANNOT allow into City Hall.
5/5
May 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This is how Cuomo prioritizes transit funding. It’s not about how these projects benefit riders’ commutes, it’s about how they benefit his image.
That’s not leadership riders can count on. That’s a trainwreck waiting to happen—one we CANNOT allow into City Hall.
5/5
That’s not leadership riders can count on. That’s a trainwreck waiting to happen—one we CANNOT allow into City Hall.
5/5
Gutting MTA’s budget isn’t Cuomo’s only trick. He also knows how to waste our tax dollars on vanity projects that have ZERO use in improving bus and subway service, but make GREAT photo-ops.
What's $100,000,000 for decorative towers or $350,000,000 light shows on bridges?
4/5
What's $100,000,000 for decorative towers or $350,000,000 light shows on bridges?
4/5
May 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Gutting MTA’s budget isn’t Cuomo’s only trick. He also knows how to waste our tax dollars on vanity projects that have ZERO use in improving bus and subway service, but make GREAT photo-ops.
What's $100,000,000 for decorative towers or $350,000,000 light shows on bridges?
4/5
What's $100,000,000 for decorative towers or $350,000,000 light shows on bridges?
4/5