U.S. Transportation Department to end New York City’s congestion pricing

1 of 4 | New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks to the media following President Trump’s efforts to kill New York’s congestion pricing at Grand Central on Wednesday in New York City. Trump’s U.S. Department of Transportation, directed by Transportation Secretary San Duffy, is moving to put an end the Manhattan toll program. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Feb. 19 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it will end New York City’s congestion pricing enacted by the state. President Donald Trump, whose Manhattan home is in the congestion zone, vowed to kill the toll soon after he took office. Advertisement
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Gov. Kathy Hochul in a letter the agency is ending the tolling structure that went into effect on Jan. 5. The date for the end wasn’t listed.