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Summary

NYC's congestion pricing program, launched Jan 5 after Biden administration approval, faces new threats from the Trump administration.

Governor Kathy Hochul vows to keep the toll scanners active, deeming Trump's effort and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's order an attack on the city.

The MTA swiftly filed a legal complaint to uphold the $9 toll, citing reduced traffic and critical funding for mass transit.

Legal experts warn the Trump administration faces an uphill legal battle.

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[–] shoulderoforion@fedia.io 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Hey I'm all for it, it's already reduced car traffic by 10%, reduced smog in lower Manhattan, increased foot traffic and mass transit usage, it's nothing but a win, for everyone (who isn't criminally lazy), I say keep the scanners and toll active for as long as possible, Fuck Donald Trump

[–] Witchfire@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

But won't someone think about the poor wealthy NJ drivers who can't drive to their favorite downtown Manhattan chain restaurant now without paying a few bucks ;____;

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[–] shoulderoforion@fedia.io 1 points 1 day ago

Being very fond of The Great State of New Jersey, Phil embarrassed us all