Following the release of their one-house budgets, New York Assembly members are proposing several new taxes to help fund the MTA's 2025-2029 capital plan. Suggested measures include increased fees on online package deliveries, higher surcharges on rideshare services, and rising payroll mobility taxes for NYC employers. These proposals have met with significant public opposition, as many New Yorkers express frustration over additional taxes during tough economic times. Critics emphasize the need for accountability within the MTA instead of further taxing citizens to address funding shortfalls.
The Assembly's proposed menu of taxes for MTA funding includes surcharges on rideshare rides and increased payroll mobility tax for employers, prompting public outrage.
Many New Yorkers are against the proposed taxes, expressing frustration over already existing fees and questioning why new taxes are needed, especially during challenging economic times.
New Yorkers fear the additional financial burden from taxes on online deliveries and rideshare services, with residents calling for a thorough audit of the MTA.
Public sentiment strongly opposes the new taxes, as citizens voice their concerns about taxation already being a heavy burden that affects their daily lives.
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