Officials, Advocates Float Legal Action Over Congestion Pricing Pause

Governor Kathy Hochul’s abrupt halt to congestion pricing has triggered potential lawsuits from a coalition of environmentalists, disability rights advocates, and businesses in Manhattan, aiming to reinstate the tolling plan by its initial June 30 rollout date. The sudden reversal has stalled essential transit upgrades, impacting accessibility and financial commitments, while sparking legal uncertainties.