Summary

New York’s congestion pricing tolls are staying on, even as Trump tries to kill the program.

They were federally approved under the Biden administration and launched on January 5, charging most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.

Gov. Kathy Hochul condemns the Trump administration’s move to revoke approval, calling it an attack on the city.

The MTA immediately sued the U.S. Department of Transportation, insisting the government can’t unilaterally end an active program.

By refusing to comply, the MTA keeps tolls running while legal battles continue.

  • Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works
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    Route 90 aka Thruway aka The Highway for tri county residents was to be free after it was paid for. NY never turned the tolls off. Fix that for me Donny.

    • AFaithfulNihilist@lemmy.world
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      The first rule of acquisition: “Once you have their money, never give it back.”

      Just look at the extra sales tax in Indianapolis, Indiana compared to the rest of the state. The stadium the tax was created to pay for has long since been paid for, retired, bulldozed and replaced.

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      1 day ago

      That was a lie they told you.

      They knew the tolls would stay on. Even if the plan at the time was to eventually turn them off.

      • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
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        Out here in San Diego, The Coronado Bay Bridge still has the toll booths from the 1960s. In the early 1990s they finished paying for the bridge, and lifetime maintenance, and haven’t collected a toll since.