There is a growing backlash against congestion pricing in New York, with figures like Andrew Cuomo and Whoopi Goldberg criticizing the toll system. Cuomo, who initially proposed and enacted the law, now believes congestion pricing is ineffective. Goldberg has been vocal on The View, questioning the purpose and impact of the toll on commuters. Various politicians and public figures, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and Assemblyperson Emily Gallagher, have joined the criticism, highlighting concerns about the financial burden on drivers and the MTA's management.
Whoopi Goldberg is right to call out Gov. Hochul on congestion pricing. This is unfair to all the folks, especially our first responders, who have to commute to the City and are living on a tight budget. https://t.co/mxZxLC4XOr
.@SIBPVito & @RepPeteKing – Congestion Pricing Could Ruin New York https://t.co/FOVNZ5oWGC
NYS Assemblyperson Emily Gallagher (@emilyassembly) admits that congestion taxation is unduly placing the responsibility of funding the MTA on the backs of drivers who are not responsible, in any way, for the disinvestment or mismanagement of the MTA. In fact, drivers have… https://t.co/XiCKAogXpi
“It’s hypocrisy from those who say they want social justice,” Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said at the event. “Even Whoopi Goldberg came out against [congestion pricing] . …Even Gov. Cuomo, who signed it into law, is now against it. Think about that.” https://t.co/0d6FOG4v0X
Whoopi Goldberg is big mad because the Democrats she breathlessly defends every day want to install $15 congestion pricing in NYC. "Maybe we shouldn't have put all these bike lanes in! I can afford it but a lot of my friends who drive in everyday can't." https://t.co/WMLSPFEe4a
Whoopi Goldberg blasts NYC Implementing Congestion pricing. https://t.co/IztcnbP1Qs
Andrew Cuomo: Yes, I approved congestion pricing but it's time to hit the brakes https://t.co/clGuKEfby9 via @nypost
.@NYGovCuomo: Congestion pricing doesn't work https://t.co/3WaiNDMA1d
Whoopi Goldberg to Gov. Hochul about congestion pricing: 'What is the point?' https://t.co/kxQ6r0asfx https://t.co/prQhbb3XEf
Whoopi Goldberg of all people rips Kathy Hochul a new one on congestion taxation and the decision to manufacture congestion via inane street design, notably bike lane implementation. https://t.co/Jyju1IkwRu
Whoopi Goldberg rips NY’s congestion pricing toll on The View https://t.co/tvkNiPkkPt https://t.co/efjaOruTht
First Andrew Cuomo and now Whoopi Goldberg…even New York Democrats know NYC’s Congestion Pricing cash grab is just a scam to funnel more money from commuters to the MTA’s black hole. https://t.co/UefTYreETu
Whoopi Goldberg gives Kathy Hochul an earful over NY’s congestion pricing toll: ‘nobody was listening’ https://t.co/zPrDpaRec3 https://t.co/OvdD3uYxZ4
Whoopi Goldberg is 100% correct on Congestion Pricing. The answers given arent even supported by the MTAs own report. I dont particularly like The View or normally agree w her, but she represents a large audience. The Congestion damn is breaking https://t.co/4YAscWIIhY
Did not have this on my congestion pricing bingo card @VaughnEGolden Whoopi Goldberg rails against the new Lower Manhattan toll during Gov. Hochul's appearance on The View
There has been a stunning about-face on congestion pricing from the man who proposed it back in 2019 and then made it law in New York state. @MKramerTV spoke to Andrew Cuomo about the controversial program. https://t.co/Pw3a33rMxj