Congestion pricing has been a huge success, making life in New York better,” Hochul said. “In New York, we dare to do big things, and this program represents just that.” ...

Hochul's office was unmoved. "Congestion pricing is lawful -- and it's effective. Traffic is down, business is up, and the cameras are staying on," a spokesperson said.

Time lost due to traffic in Manhattan fell 28% from Jan. 5, when the toll launched, through April 26, with congestion pricing accounting for a quarter of that drop, according to a report.

Congestion pricing came into effect in Manhattan on January 5th, just two weeks before Donald Trump became president. So far it has been almost miraculous in its effects.

Donald Trump has repeatedly tried to shut down congestion pricing in NYC. AP The Trump administration is “temporarily restrained from taking any action founded on the February 19, 2025 letter ...

Congestion pricing has generated $216 million since the program’s launch on Jan. 5 — keeping it on track to hit the authority’s target of $500 million in revenue for the program’s first year.