New York City’s curbs are under constant pressure. Working with NYC TLC, UrbanSense helped design a pilot that uses data, dispatching tools, and time-specific rules to improve pickup and drop-off safety—without sacrificing accessibility or efficiency.

As the cost of living continues to rise in New York City, transit advocates are rallying around a bold proposal: make buses free and faster. With 1 in 5 New Yorkers struggling to afford fares, fare-free buses could be a game-changer for working families. But can the city afford the $800 million price tag—and is it the right move for the future of public transit? UrbanSense joins the debate.