Trump Administration Extends Deadline for NYC Congestion Pricing Dispute

New York officials vow to maintain the toll program as federal threats of funding cuts persist and legal battles continue.

The Trump administration has granted New York a 30-day extension to end its congestion pricing program, originally set to cease on March 21.
The program, implemented in January, charges most vehicles $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours, aiming to reduce traffic and fund transit improvements.
Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA have refused to comply, maintaining the program while challenging the federal rescission of its approval in court.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reiterated threats to withhold federal funding, criticizing the toll as unfair to working-class Americans and small businesses.
The legal dispute over the program is expected to proceed through the courts, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court, with no immediate rulings anticipated.