Fare-free, faster buses have become one of New York's most-watched transit debates, and this rally brings it to the plaza at Fulton Park, a small green square just off Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy. It's a neighborhood-scale, open-air gathering for everyday bus riders and transit advocates rather than a big downtown march. If you ride the bus daily and have opinions about fares and speed, this is the weekend's place to show up.
What to expect
Expect an outdoor public rally on Fulton Park's plaza, with people gathering in support of fare-free, faster bus service right beside one of Bed-Stuy's main commercial corridors. It's a community gathering, not a ticketed event, so you can drop in for a few minutes or stay longer.
Good to know
- Free and open to the public; no registration needed
- The A/C trains at Utica Avenue are a short walk; the B25 bus runs along Fulton Street
- Bring water and sun protection; the plaza is outdoors
- A good fit for daily bus riders, commuters and anyone following NYC transit policy
- Fulton Street's shops and cafes are steps away if you want to make an afternoon of it
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Common questions
Is the Fast and Free Buses Rally free to attend?
Yes. It's a public rally in a city park, so there's no ticket or sign-up; just head to the Fulton Park plaza.
Where is Fulton Park?
Fulton Park is a small park in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, just off Fulton Street. The A/C trains at Utica Avenue are the closest subway.
What does fast and free buses mean?
It's shorthand for eliminating bus fares while speeding up service, for example with more bus lanes. The idea has drawn wide attention in recent NYC transit debates.
