Trump Administration Rescinds New York City Congestion Pricing Plan, Sparking Legal Battle
The Trump administration has halted NYC's congestion pricing program, claiming unfair financial burdens, while state officials vow to challenge this decision in court.
If the courts vindicate Mr. Trump’s move, it will be a boon not only for drivers, but transit riders, too.
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The move to halt the program is almost certainly going to set off a legal firestorm.
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The tolling system has been divisive.
Trump puts stop on NY congestion tolls
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But the US transportation department’s decision to rescind approval of the program will put a halt to the city initiative, which imposes a $9 fee on drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th Street between 5am and 9pm on weekdays and 9am to 9pm on weekends.
Trump administration rescinds congestion pricing for New York City
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The program also hurts small businesses in New York that rely on customers from New Jersey and Connecticut.
New York Sues to Keep Congestion Tax After Slap Down From Trump Admin
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The Trump administration's effort to end the program was cheered by some leaders outside Manhattan who believe their drivers are being unfairly taxed.
Trump administration terminates approval of New York City congestion pricing
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Congestion pricing has been adopted in foreign cities, but New York City was the first city in the U.S. to roll out a version of the policy.
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The tolling system has been divisive.
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Legal experts have serious doubts that Trump has the authority to kill the program.
Trump Is Officially Trying to Kill NYC’s Congestion Pricing
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This is a major victory for working- and middle-class families who were forced to shoulder another financial burden just to navigate their own city.
Trump admin moves to block NYC congestion toll program
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Trump administration orders halt to NYC toll meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
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N.Y. Gov. Rips Trump on Toll Move: We're Not Ruled by King
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Another reason cited by Duffy for terminating the plan is that it “appear[s] to be driven primarily by the need to raise revenue for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) system as opposed to the need to reduce congestion.”
Trump Terminates ‘Backwards And Unfair’ NYC Congestion Toll
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The Trump administration stated on Wednesday that it is withdrawing its approval of the toll, calling it “backwards and unfair,” dealing a serious blow to Governor Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) and killing New York City’s wildly unpopular congestion pricing program.
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Summary
In a controversial move, the Trump administration rescinded federal approval of New York City's congestion pricing program, which began on January 5. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy argued the tolls impose an unjust financial burden on working-class people and small businesses. The MTA has filed a federal lawsuit to contest the decision, with Governor Kathy Hochul insisting the program will continue amid the legal battle. Critics of the Trump administration argue that halting the program will worsen traffic and pollution. The congestion pricing initiative was designed to fund transit improvements and reduce vehicle congestion in the city.
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