Trump administration sets deadline for NYC to cease congestion pricing toll
The U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) issued a letter ordering the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Agency (MTA) to eliminate controversial busy tolls by mid-March. The letter, dated and signed by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Executive Director Gloria Shepherd on February 20, released Wednesday, says the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and its […]
New York City given March 21 deadline to end congestion pricing
The Department of Transport has given New York City a March 21 deadline to end its congestion pricing plan. in letter To New York State Transportation Agency officials, Federal Highways Agency Gloria Shepherd followed an order from Transportation Secretary Shawn Duffy, who ended the state's crowd pricing plan. “This withdrawal of approval and termination on […]
NY gov melts down after Trump ends congestion pricing
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is planning to file suit against the Trump administration over the congestion tax program. The ‘Fox … source
Hochul slams Trump’s ‘King’ remark after president blocks congestion pricing toll in NYC
New York Governor Kathy Hochul defended the state's crowd pricing program in New York City, opposed President Donald Trump's “king” remarks after his administration moved to block plans. It's there. Hochul appeared on CBS's “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where he was asked about a one-on-one oval office meeting with Trump at the White House […]
New Jersey commuters should be refunded for congestion pricing tolls, US Rep. Josh Gottheimer says
According to U.S. Rep. Josh Gottimer, the Metropolitan Transportation Agency should begin reimbursing commuter money spent on New York's congestion pricing scheme. A day after President Trump vowed to kill Congressional controversial initiatives, Gottheimer (D-NJ) said the MTA would continue to collect tolls until the MTA puts on hold as “outrageous” Continuing to collect it […]
Trump Administration Orders Halt to NYC Congestion Tolls
President Donald Trump's administration moved Wednesday to stop congested tolls in New York City, a Democrat-run, in New York City. As reported by Breitbart News, the punitive pricing system began on January 5th. Use a license plate reader to charge a $9 toll on most vehicles entering the Manhattan area south of Central Park. The […]
Hochul to Trump on congestion pricing: 'We'll see you in court'
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) Wednesday I was pushed back against President Trump after the White House revoked approval of Manhattan's crowd pricing plan. “Since this first program was implemented last month, crowds have been declining dramatically, and commuters have started working faster than ever. Broadway shows have sold out, and road vehicles to […]
NYC workers, commuters rejoice over Trump’s axing of congestion pricing toll: ‘I’m ecstatic’
They finally put the brakes on. Working class New Yorkers were pleased that the Trump administration had x crowd pricing on Wednesday. “I'm excited,” said Paul Berry, who owns a plumbing business in Brooklyn. “No one needs this. Everyone has the high inflation that they already deal with.” Berry said that driver fees for Manhattan, […]
Trump declares New York 'saved' from congestion pricing: 'Long live the king!'
President Trump declared New York on Wednesday that he was “saved” after his administration announced that he would withdraw his Biden-era approval of the busy pricing plan. “Crowded pricing is dead. All Manhattan and New York are saved.” Trump Posted in His Truth Society. “Live the King for a long life!” The move will pull […]
MTA sues to keep congestion pricing in place after Trump’s DOT pulled approval
The MTA has already filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from pulling out plugs for a highly unpopular congestion price hike in New York City. In a statement issued within an hour after U.S. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter notifying Governor Kathy Hochul, MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber praised the […]