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NYC Congestion Toll Continues Despite Federal Deadline to End Program

New York State defies Trump administration's Easter Sunday cutoff, keeping $9 toll in place as legal battles persist.

Kathy Hochul, governor of New York, on the uptown E train after a news conference on congestion pricing in N.Y., on March 21, 2025.
FILE - Signs, including some advising drivers of congestion pricing tolls, are displayed near the exit of the Lincoln Tunnel in New York, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)
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Overview

  • The $9 congestion pricing toll in Manhattan's central business district remains operational despite the Trump administration's April 20 deadline to halt the program.
  • New York State and the MTA have reiterated their commitment to the toll, citing its success in reducing traffic by 13% and generating significant revenue for public transit improvements.
  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded federal approval in February, claiming the toll unfairly burdens drivers and businesses, and threatened enforcement if the program continues.
  • A federal judge recently dismissed lawsuits challenging the toll's legality, and ongoing litigation is expected to last until the fall.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA officials maintain the toll will remain active unless a court orders its suspension, emphasizing its environmental and transit benefits.