A federal judge has upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, allowing it to continue charging drivers entering parts of Manhattan up to $9 until at least June 9. This program, aimed at alleviating traffic and funding improvements to the city's mass transit system, faced opposition from the Trump administration. Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the program's positive impact on reducing vehicle traffic while simultaneously increasing public transportation usage. Detractors argue that the fees disproportionately affect workers and truckers already paying fuel taxes, and public opinion remains mixed.
The Trump administration tried to unlawfully shut down congestion pricing. It didn't work," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in a social media post after the court order.
During the same period, use of buses, trains and subways increased, compared with the same period last year.
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