Oh shit! Looks like the congestion toll got scuttled.
Hochul to Trump on congestion pricing: ‘We’ll see you in court’
by
Tara Suter - 02/19/25 5:24 PM ET
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Wednesday
pushed back against President Trump after the White House
rescinded approval of Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan.
“Since this first-in-the-nation program took effect last month, congestion has dropped dramatically and commuters are getting to work faster than ever. Broadway shows are selling out and foot traffic to local businesses is spiking,” Hochul said in
a statement posted to the social platform X.
“We’ll see you in court,” she added, stating the Metropolitan Transportation Authority initiated legal proceedings over the move in the Southern District of New York.
On Wednesday, the president said New York was “saved” after the administration announced it would walk back the pricing plan.
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED.” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “LONG LIVE THE KING!”
Hochul fired back, stating, “we are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.”
“School buses are getting kids to class on time, and yellow cab trips increased by 10 percent. Transit ridership is up, drivers are having a better experience, and support for this program is growing every day,” the governor wrote.
Wednesday’s action by the Trump administration takes back a $9 toll for drivers coming into a portion of Manhattan, which New York City and Empire State officials implemented to curb traffic and lower air pollution. Those against the plan said it weighed on consumers too much.
“New York State’s congestion pricing plan is a slap in the face to working class Americans and small business owners,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a previous statement. “Every American should be able to access New York City regardless of their economic means. It shouldn’t be reserved for an elite few.”
The Hill has reached out to the White House for comment.
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