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“Trump Administration Pulls Plug on NYC Congestion Pricing”

Toll Repeal After Just One Month

The recently implemented $9 congestion pricing toll for Manhattan’s Central Business District has been abruptly halted by the Trump administration. The decision was made to end the toll, which had only been in effect since January 5th.

A Campaign Promise Fulfilled

Trump Administration Pulls Plug on NYC Congestion Pricing

President Trump had pledged to eliminate congestion pricing during his campaign, and now that promise has been fulfilled. Supporters of this move, including small business advocates and commuters from New Jersey and Connecticut, argue that the toll unfairly burdened middle-class families and made New York the most expensive city in the nation to enter.

Backlash from Transportation Advocates

However, transportation and environmental groups are vowing to fight the decision. They argue that the toll was necessary to reduce congestion and generate revenue for public transit improvements. Opponents of the repeal, including transit advocacy groups, plan to challenge the decision in court. Lawsuits are expected to be filed in Manhattan and New Jersey, where state officials have long opposed congestion pricing.

Governor Kathy Hochul, who had initially reduced the proposed $15 toll to $9 in response to affordability concerns, now faces a political challenge. The decision to halt congestion pricing places her at odds with transit officials and environmental advocates, further complicating her administration’s legal and policy battles.

What Happens Next?

While supporters of the repeal celebrate what they call a “major victory” for working-class commuters, legal disputes over congestion pricing are far from over. The outcome of these lawsuits will determine whether the toll will be reinstated in the future.

Stay tuned for further developments.

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