NYC congestion pricing scanners are staying on, despite President Trump's attempt to end New York's toll for drivers in Manhattan.

Summary

New York’s congestion pricing tolls are staying on, even as Trump tries to kill the program.

They were federally approved under the Biden administration and launched on January 5, charging most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.

Gov. Kathy Hochul condemns the Trump administration’s move to revoke approval, calling it an attack on the city.

The MTA immediately sued the U.S. Department of Transportation, insisting the government can’t unilaterally end an active program.

By refusing to comply, the MTA keeps tolls running while legal battles continue.

  • Maggoty@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Basically the license plate and sticker readers are attached to highways. Highways are regulated at the federal level. But approvals were already given and the infrastructure is already in place. So right now the federal government would have to get a favorable court order and then show up themselves to take the infrastructure down. Because the state is just going to ignore him. Which because of the way federal/state powers work is something they can do to an extent.

    • LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net
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      2 days ago

      Some, but not all are. It might add some extra expense but couldn’t they move the readers off of federal highways and onto the exits where they meet state and local roads? Might be worth it to preserve the program if the courts side with the president.