Trump administration ends approval for New York City congestion pricing

The Trump administration has rejected federal approval of New York’s congestion pricing tolls, which were implemented to raise funds for the region’s mass transit system. The decision was criticized by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who called the tolls unfair to motorists outside the city. Under the system, drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district had to pay a peak fee of $9. U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler defended congestion pricing, stating that it has been successful in reducing traffic, crashes, and noise pollution and is popular among New Yorkers. He criticized the White House’s arguments against congestion pricing as baseless and vowed to challenge the decision in court. The situation is ongoing, and updates are expected.

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