Trump Administration Orders NYC to End Congestion Pricing by March 21

New York officials vow legal resistance as the federal government rescinds approval for the controversial tolling program.

The Trump administration has set a March 21 deadline for New York City to cease its congestion pricing program, citing concerns over financial burdens on working-class Americans.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) have pledged to continue the tolling program until a court order mandates its cessation.
The congestion pricing program, which began in January, charges drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street and has reportedly reduced traffic and generated $37.5 million in net revenue in its first month.
Governor Hochul has demanded $15 billion in federal funding to offset anticipated losses for public transit improvements if the program is terminated.
The legal battle over the program's future is ongoing, with New York officials arguing that the federal government lacks the authority to revoke the program's approval.