Gov. Hochul is the face of the MTA's congestion-toll madness: Don’t let her fool you

Opinion News

Gov. Hochul is the face of the MTA's congestion-toll madness: Don’t let her fool you
AlbanyAndrea Stewart-CousinsCarl Heastie
  • 📰 nypost
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 14 sec. here
  • 12 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 44%
  • Publisher: 67%

Gov. Hochul rushed to squelch outrage over the MTA’s extra surge-pricing squeeze on Manhattan drivers after The Post broke the news that the $9 congestion-pricing toll would soar to $11.25.

But notice that she only promised she wouldn’t allow the added toll hikes; the agency’s legal power to do it remains.to hit straphangers and bus riders with a 4% fare hike in 2025 — bringing it to an even $3 a ride.

The year in whoppers: The left tried to fool voters on Joe Biden’s fitness, media claimed Kamala Harris wasn’t the border czar and more “Consolidation, efficiency, and savings in this area was promised years ago, but has yet to be fully realized,” charges DiNapoli.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

nypost /  🏆 91. in US

Albany Andrea Stewart-Cousins Carl Heastie Congestion Pricing Editorial Kathy Hochul Manhattan Mta Nyc Transit Thomas Dinapoli

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Kathy Hochul once fought to PROTECT drivers — now she's looking to squeeze them dryKathy Hochul once fought to PROTECT drivers — now she's looking to squeeze them dryGov. Hochul announces reduction of congestion toll pricing to $9
Read more »

NY Democrat calls for probe of Gov. Kathy Hochul over 'multi-billion dollar boondoggle'NY Democrat calls for probe of Gov. Kathy Hochul over 'multi-billion dollar boondoggle'Rep. Ritchie Torres has been highly critical of Gov. Hochul recently.
Read more »

Most New Yorkers loathe Kathy Hochul’s congestion toll, eye-opening poll saysMost New Yorkers loathe Kathy Hochul’s congestion toll, eye-opening poll saysGov. Hochul announces reduction of congestion toll pricing to $9
Read more »

Private insurers must now cover dyslexia evaluations in New YorkPrivate insurers must now cover dyslexia evaluations in New YorkGov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation mandating coverage for dyslexia assessments that can cost $5,000 or more.
Read more »

Drone sighting temporarily shuts down runways at New York airportDrone sighting temporarily shuts down runways at New York airport'This has gone too far,' Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Read more »

Alvin Bragg's future: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 16, 2024Alvin Bragg's future: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 16, 2024NY Post readers discuss Gov. Hochul’s ability to remove Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-16 07:56:33