New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy criticizes New York City's congestion pricing plan as a money grab, while launching a $20 million initiative to incentivize New York companies to let employees work in New Jersey. Murphy argues the toll unfairly burdens New Jersey commuters and calls for a federal review of the program.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said that congestion pricing is "a money grab for the MTA " on Good Day New York.According to the New York Post, Murphy has launched a billboard campaign promoting a $20 million initiative to reward New York companies that let employees work in New Jersey , bypassing the $9 congestion toll.
"We’re going to continue to fight this and remind people that if you stay in New Jersey, we’ll take care of you."MTA chairman Janno Lieber also appeared on Good Day New York, saying that he has heard from New Jersey officials that they are pleased about it. Murphy said Lieber had not spoken to him."This is a money grab for the MTA and that's what this is," Murphy said on Good Day New York. "There's just no two ways about it.
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