During a recent subway ride, Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized congestion pricing, labeling it as unfair and elitist. His comments appeared to belittle the daily four million subway riders while he expressed concerns about subway safety and crime. Duffy, alongside Mayor Adams, shifted the blame for subway safety largely onto the state and city officials, which spurred a response emphasizing recent crime declines. Governor Hochul promoted positive statistics regarding subway safety, contradicting Duffy's more negative characterizations of the system that he had previously deemed a 'shithole.'
Duffy's criticisms of congestion pricing reveal a disconnect with New Yorkers who rely on the subway while safety and crime remain a primary concern.
While Duffy argues against congestion pricing as elitist, MTA officials note that subway crime has been trending down since the pandemic peak.
Governor Hochul asserted the necessity for facts on crime rates, directly countering Duffy's narrative by highlighting the overall decrease in crime within the subway system.
Duffy's refusal to directly condemn the subway calls into question his motives, as he resorts to claims previously disparaging the very system his comments target.
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