{"id":2260509,"date":"2024-06-05T14:27:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T18:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-governor-announces-delay-on-congestion-pricing-plan-in-shocking-backtrack\/"},"modified":"2024-06-05T14:32:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T18:32:11","slug":"ny-governor-announces-delay-on-congestion-pricing-plan-in-shocking-backtrack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-governor-announces-delay-on-congestion-pricing-plan-in-shocking-backtrack\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Governor Delays Congestion Pricing Plan in Surprise Reversal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fny-governor-announces-delay-on-congestion-pricing-plan-in-shocking-backtrack%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2260509&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>New York Governor Hochul has reversed plans for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-de-blasio-suggests-hes-considering-run-for-new-york-governor\/\" title=\"Bill De Blasio Suggests He\u2019s Considering Run For New York Governor\">congestion pricing<\/a> in Manhattan, citing concerns for New Yorkers \u200camid upcoming elections. The toll aimed at reducing peak-hour traffic faced backlash for its cost impact. Hochul&#8217;s decision to delay the program indefinitely is met with both support and \u2064criticism, \u2063with lawsuits \u200calready filed against the controversial congestion pricing proposal. New York Governor Hochul&#8217;s decision to halt congestion pricing in Manhattan due \u2064to\u2062 citizen concerns and\u200d election implications has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/king-charles-official-portrait-called-satanic-sparks-confusion\/\" title=\"Controversy Erupts Over King Charles' Official Portrait Described as 'Satanic\">stirred \u200cmixed reactions<\/a>. The\u200d toll, intended to ease peak-hour congestion, encountered resistance over \u200bits financial implications. The indefinite delay has sparked both approval\u200b and opposition, accompanied by legal challenges against the contentious congestion pricing initiative.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p>In a shocking backtrack, New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul announced an indefinite delay on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-jersey-sues-over-new-york-city-congestion-pricing-plan\/\" title=\"NJ sues NYC over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congestion-pricing-to-toll-drivers-moves-closer-to-reality-in-new-york\/\" title=\"NY's 'Congestion Pricing' to Toll Drivers Nears Implementation.\">congestion pricing plan<\/a>.&#8221;>controversial congestion pricing plan<\/a> for drivers entering Manhattan\u2019s central business district amid fears that it could affect Democrats\u2019 election chances.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Hochul said she had directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to push back the new toll\u2019s June 30 start date.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter careful consideration, I have come to the difficult decision that implementing the planned congestion pricing system risked too many unintended consequences for New Yorkers at this time,\u201d Hochul <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kRVEYLjYBcg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> in a video announcement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor that reason, I have directed the MTA to indefinitely pause the program,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The governor cited the high cost of living, saying \u201chardworking New Yorkers are getting hammered on costs.\u201d She added that while New York\u2019s pandemic recovery has been faster than expected, it is \u201cby no means complete.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The MTA\u2019s congestion pricing plan would charge drivers a minimum of $15 to enter Midtown Manhattan south of 60th Street. Drivers would be charged the rush hour price nearly all day every day \u2014 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends. Cars would be charged $3.75 during the remaining hours.<\/p>\n<p>The toll is aimed at lessening peak-hour congestion in Manhattan. The around $1 billion raised from the toll is supposed to go towards upgrading subways, commuter railroads, and bus systems.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul is also <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/post\/congestion-pricing-nyc-kathy-hochul-start-delay\/14912968\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reportedly<\/a> concerned about how the expensive toll might affect local Democrats facing uphill battles in House races in the New York City suburbs. Republicans have already started attacking Democrats over the toll.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, several lawsuits have already been filed over the congestion pricing plan.<\/p>\n<p>For months, critics have slammed the idea of slapping drivers with new expensive charges.<\/p>\n<p>Representative Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican and vocal critic of the toll, celebrated the expected change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is welcome news that Governor Hochul is considering delaying congestion pricing, scheduled to begin June 30, due to our pressure, the public\u2018s outcry and concerns it will impact Democrats in November\u2019s election,\u201d Malliotakis <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/05\/us-news\/gov-kathy-hochul-considering-delaying-congestion-pricing-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told<\/a> the New York Post.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1716990157394000&#038;usg=AOvVaw33qQydjIo8bet419amChif\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI urge my fellow New Yorkers to continue calling their city, state and federal representatives because it is working. They are feeling the heat and this war-on-cars cash grab must be reversed!\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Another critic of the toll, International Transport Workers president John Samuelsen, who serves on the MTA board, also sounded off on the reversal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI told the governor two years ago that if she imposed the congestion toll without increases in transit service it would be a political disaster,\u201d Samuelson <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/05\/us-news\/gov-kathy-hochul-considering-delaying-congestion-pricing-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s like taxation without representation. She let [MTA CEO] Janno Lieber lead her around like a stooge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The MTA is governed by 23 members, who are nominated by the governor, NYC mayor, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/late-night-restaurant-owners-want-to-play-fair-so-far-they-say-newsom-hasnt\/\" title=\"Late-night restaurant owners want to play fair. So far, they say, Newsom hasn't\">local officials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams emphasized that the congestion toll should not be a \u201cburden on everyday New Yorkers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to get it right,\u201d Adams said. \u201cWe have to make sure that it\u2019s not going to impact our recovery. We got to the point of more jobs in this city than in the history of the city because of the support in the recovery effort.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York Governor Hochul&#8217;s surprise move involves delaying the congestion pricing plan for Manhattan. Concerns about its impact on upcoming elections led to the indefinite postponement. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was instructed to delay the new toll, initially set for June<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2260510,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1492047098.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2260509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/06\/GettyImages-1492047098.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2260509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2260509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2260510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2260509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2260509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2260509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}