New York’s congestion tax penalizes the most vulnerable drivers while exempting commercial delivery trucks and wealthy commuters, creating an unfair burden on low-income immigrant workers.
Despite the city being a global financial hub, the congestion tax disproportionately affects for-hire vehicle drivers, comprised mainly of low-income immigrants living paycheck to paycheck.
The fight for a minimum wage among Uber and Lyft drivers highlights the dire circumstances faced by those in the gig economy, as many live fare to fare.
Governor Hochul's pause of the congestion tax only delays its second phase but fails to address the inequity in taxing those who can least afford it.
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