New York Governor Kathy Hochul halted the congestion pricing plan due to pandemic recovery and inflation concerns.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has indefinitely halted the implementation of the city's congestion pricing plan, which was set to begin charging motorists $15 to enter Manhattan's central business district. The plan aimed to raise $1 billion annually to fund the city's public transportation system. Hochul cited economic recovery concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic and financial burdens on residents struggling with inflation as reasons for halting the program.

June 05, 2024
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