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    Trump Administration Squashes New York City Congestion Pricing

    Author: Joseph De Avila Source: WSJ:
    February 19, 2025 at 13:00
    The congestion pricing plan took effect in January. PHOTO: SARAH YENESEL/SHUTTERSTOCK
    The congestion pricing plan took effect in January. PHOTO: SARAH YENESEL/SHUTTERSTOCK

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he has rescinded approval of tolling

    The U.S. Department of Transportation has rescinded its prior approval of New York’s congestion pricing plan, which went into effect in January. 

    “New York State’s congestion pricing plan is a slap in the face to working class Americans and small business owners,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffysaid in a statement. 

    Write to Joseph De Avila at joseph.deavila@wsj.com

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