The Trump administration has revoked federal approval for New York City's congestion pricing toll model, criticizing it as an unfair tax impacting blue-collar Americans. The Department of Transportation announced this decision, claiming the plan would disproportionately burden working-class individuals and small business owners who use the city's highways. The congestion pricing scheme was initially aimed at reducing vehicle emissions and raising funds for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. New York Governor Kathy Hochul noted that the plan, which had been previously halted, would have charged commuters during peak hours, a reduction from earlier proposals.
New York State's congestion pricing plan is a slap in the face to working class Americans and small business owners. Commuters using the highway system to enter New York City have already financed the construction and improvement of these highways.
The Transportation Department said it will work with the project's leaders on an orderly termination of the tolls and did not offer a timeline.
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