NYC Congestion Pricing Faces Political and Legal Hurdles Amid Bipartisan Backlash
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New York Republicans in Congress are exploring ways to halt the implementation of congestion pricing in Manhattan, which is set to begin on January 5. The program, relaunched by Governor Kathy Hochul, will charge drivers a $9 toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. Republicans, including Rep. Mike Lawler, are urging President-elect Donald Trump to revoke federal approval for the tolls, and are considering legislative measures if Trump cannot act by executive order. Previous attempts to block the program have failed, but Republicans are determined to pursue all avenues to stop it.
- NY Republicans may kill congestion pricing in Congress if Trump can't nix the tolls Gothamist
- Hochul spurs bipartisan outrage over massive toll reboot, as Dems worry Trump will block it Fox News
- A mountain of cash is coming to the MTA. (A fare hike is coming to riders.) Gothamist
- Congestion pricing NYC: Backlash builds, lawsuits filed against controversial plan in Manhattan ABC7 New York
- Gov. Hochul claimed she was a regular at NYC diners to talk congestion toll — but one owner has a different story New York Post
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