Legal and Political Standoff
The Trump administration, led by . Transportation Secretary , is adamant about ending New York's $9 congestion toll by April 20, cataloging it as detrimental to working-class Americans and small businesses.
New York Governor and the MTA have contested this move, with the MTA suing to keep the toll, arguing it funds transit improvements and reduces traffic. Legal proceedings may extend the toll's existence through the summer and into the fall.
Federal and State Responses
The refutes claims of extending the tolls based on judicial timelines, labeling such reports as false and reaffirming the April 20 deadline for toll cessation.
Amidst the legal battle, both the U.S. and New York entities have refrained from commenting on potential outcomes, focusing on their respective positions regarding the toll's impact and the legal agreements reached.