New York City’s $9 congestion toll for drivers in Manhattan’s busiest areas will continue despite a federal government’s deadline for its termination. Governor Kathy Hochul stated the program is effective, reducing traffic and boosting business, while federal officials indicated they will fight for working-class drivers affected by the toll. A federal judge has upheld the legality of the toll, and both Hochul and Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials assert that unless directed otherwise by the court, the tolls will remain in place to alleviate congestion and fund the subway system.
