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Trump Says He Will Ask Duffy to Review Ending NYC Congestion Pricing

A court ruling that blocked an earlier funding threat still constrains what Washington can do.

Vehicles pass a sign on 9th Avenue announcing New York City's congestion pricing program in effect charging drivers for entering the central business district in Manhattan below 60th street in New York City, U.S., January 6, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
A sign on 9th Avenue announcing New York City's congestion pricing program into effect charging drivers for entering the central business district in Manhattan below 60th street in New York City, U.S., January 6, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Segar
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Overview

  • Posting on Truth Social on Monday, the president said he will ask Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to take a "good, long look" at terminating New York City’s congestion pricing program.
  • He argued the tolls have turned the city into a "ghost town" by discouraging trips into Manhattan.
  • He blamed Gov. Kathy Hochul for soaring regional energy costs and pointed to failed pipeline projects, including the Northeast Supply Enhancement expansion, as the cause.
  • As of publication, the Transportation Department and Secretary Duffy had not publicly commented on the request.
  • The tolling system took effect in January and charges drivers to enter Manhattan, with reports describing about $9 for many vehicles and higher peak fees, while a federal judge in February blocked a prior attempt to punish the program and the renewed push lands on the eve of the city’s mayoral election.