Zohran Mamdani Rides A City Bus As He Campaigns For Mayor Of New York

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks with press as he walks towards a press conference on October 08, 2025 in New York City. Mamdani was joined by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Comptroller Brad Lander, Transit Workers United President John Samuelson and Mobilization Coordinator, Communications Workers of America Local 1180 Helen Jarrett after riding the M57, the slowest bus in NYC, to speak about the need for his campaign promise of fast and free bus service. Earlier this week, Mamdani launched a “Costs Saved” calculator that helps to show much money people will save due to his three core policy proposals of universal childcare, a rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments, and free buses. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)