In an exclusive interview, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul's $9 congestion pricing plan, labelling it a war on the middle class. Duffy argued that the toll is designed to force working-class residents onto public transit while enabling wealthy individuals to drive freely in Manhattan. He described the policy as elitist and unfair, claiming it disproportionately affects those who are less affluent while benefiting affluent donors. Duffy also mentioned his limited role concerning the MTA and hinted at potential actions to address the controversial pricing scheme.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized Gov. Hochul's $9 congestion pricing plan as a detrimental policy that harms the middle class and benefits the wealthy.
Duffy remarked that the toll is aimed at forcing working-class individuals onto public transport while allowing affluent citizens to navigate Manhattan unhindered.
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