"We've said it all along, and Judge Liman's clear, detailed ruling leaves no doubt: congestion pricing is legal. It's here to stay. And it works. Traffic is down, business is up, and we're making crucial investments in a transit system that moves millions of people a day. Today - once again - Sec. Duffy failed and New York is winning."
"The order from Manhattan U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman stated Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy doesn't have the authority to revoke federal approval for the program. The ruling represents a major loss for Trump who, during his 2024 campaign, vowed to 'TERMINATE' the tolls upon returning to office."
"The feds approved the congestion tolls under former President Joe Biden, and the MTA launched the program in early January 2025. It imposes a $9 daytime base fee on drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street, and uses the revenue to fund mass transit improvements."
A Manhattan federal judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to terminate the MTA's congestion pricing program, ruling that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy lacks authority to revoke federal approval. The program, approved under President Biden and launched in January 2025, charges a $9 daytime base fee for drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. Revenue funds mass transit improvements, generating $562 million in fees. The MTA reported traffic decreased and business increased since implementation. The Transportation Department threatened funding cuts if the MTA continued charging fees, prompting the MTA's lawsuit. The judge's ruling prevents federal retaliation against New York, and the administration indicated it may appeal the decision.
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