Congestion pricing in New York City is facing opposition from several politicians and residents who believe it is financially burdensome. Some argue that the tax unfairly targets residents below 60th street, imposing a $15 charge for car trips. Critics claim the tax will harm small businesses and residents' finances. The MTA justifies the tax as a means to address lost revenue from fare evasion. The debate continues between those advocating for improved air quality and reduced fuel consumption versus those concerned about the tax's impact on residents.
~200 MILLION subway and bus rides are stolen each year within the MTA system. In order to compensate for this, anyone living in Manhattan below 60th street that wishes to leave by car to go above 60th street or to another borough/state will be charged $15 per day. Their only…
This afternoon, I testified during @MTA’s Congestion Tax public hearing & asked them to do what New York & New Jersey residents clearly want: immediately reverse course. The Congestion Tax will kill jobs, it will kill small businesses, & it will drain pocketbooks. Watch here ⬇️ https://t.co/sZ6bAVwuYO
This scam tax is a slap in the face to every hardworking resident of this city, especially those of us from transit desert areas who are already grappling with inadequate access to public transportation. (1/2) https://t.co/TdPObHzmSy
Professional housing advocate and loyalist to the anti-car lobbyists thinks anyone living south of 60th street (~800K+) should be charged $15 for leaving their home via car based on his perception of their wealth. Over 50% of all Americans nationwide earning more than $100K a… https://t.co/hAaG8daXhI
If a resident of this block of any other block below 60th, wishes to get in his/her/their car, paid for with after tax dollars, to get authentic Bangladeshi food in Astoria or authentic Thai food in Astoria, he/she/they will be charged a $15 tax by the MTA for the mere crime of… https://t.co/2tMBgYoYX9
OPINION | Now’s the time for congestion pricing The result will be improved air quality, reduced fuel consumption, speedier bus service, and more efficient delivery of goods, Carl Weisbrod and Kathryn Wylde write. https://t.co/IEyVygHGtH
Congestion pricing is squeezing New Yorkers dry and must be stopped. I'm going to keep working with my colleagues to stop congestion pricing dead in its tracks. https://t.co/a5xDt0Biml