Congestion pricing

With the future of congestion pricing in New York City uncertain, at least one neighboring lawmaker is seizing on the opportunity to call for a refund for drivers who have paid the toll in recent weeks.

President Trump posted on Truth Social weighing in on his Transportation Department’s congestion pricing decision.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is withdrawing its support for New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan and will discuss with the state and stakeholders how to end the program, the agency announced Wednesday.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is welcoming the new administration in Washington by reminding President Donald Trump of a campaign promise that would he says would benefit Garden State residents. In a letter sent to Trump on Monday, the governor said he welcomes any opportunity to work with the new administration in places “where we can find common ground.” One...

Heads up, drivers: The controversial congestion pricing plan from the MTA is now in effect, meaning it will cost more to enter midtown and lower Manhattan. But how much more? That depends on the time of day, and whether it’s a weekday or weekend.

With President-elect Donald Trump headed for the White House, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is hurriedly restarting the congestion pricing plan to fund the MTA — but faces staunch bipartisan opposition from lawmakers in surrounding boroughs and NYC suburbs.