NYC congestion pricing delayed indefinitely, Gov. Hochul says. Watch extended coverage.

New York City's congestion pricing start date is postponed indefinitely, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. The new tolls were scheduled to start on June 30 -- less than a month away. CBS New York has team coverage of the reaction.

[@mrt1426]

Delayed...meaning delayed until after the elections. Promise you this goes into effect quietly in Jan. 2025, on a Friday afternoon.

[@MrLicobaby]

Yessir all it’s about lol. Like they didn’t think it was going to affect people negatively they don’t give a crap about that . All a election scheme

[@seth_sesu]

Hopefully yes

[@alcarbo8613]

The Trump administration will remove the federal licenses for congestion pricing

[@kaiserblazer]

Don't expect politicians or voters to understand economoics well enough to implement this after the election.

[@ruthscott6522]

SHE KNOWS ITS OVER FOR HER NOW SHE RUNNING SCARE

[@Slayer-33]

Rofl, these fools spent half a BILLION dollars somehow installing these cameras?! Riders alliance can SHOVE IT.

[@logan5326]

They will be in effect after the elections; they are not fooling anyone!

[@enarush1]

The MTA have to do a steep fare increase to cover their loss

[@louv3347]

It's paused till after the elections. Don't be fooled.

[@louv3347]

Paused until after election for votes.

[@chewenio-pz5km]

Umm you do know they still gonna come out with it later.

[@NJZNSNAN]

Many New Yorkers can’t afford congestion pricing. This change would impact the economy and hurt NYC residents pockets for all of us.

[@kellypawspa]

I am sure this would inevitably cost more then money. There will be people that need to go to the hospital (That never happens at a conviant time, ever.) That might not necessarily have the money for that. Then what? NOBODY ever wants to deal with traffic, like anybody would be stupid enough to pay $15 for it. The city needs to pay every person stuck in traffic $15 for their time.. its their responsibility. What an outrage.

[@andyshepard4309]

You're telling me the Todt Hill, Brooklyn Heights, and Tribeca snobs can't pay a bit more in congestion pricing? What? Will they vote Trump in so they can still eat their avocado toast and lab grown beef?

[@he1senberg79]

this is only going to affect lower manhattan not to mention a reason this was delayed was because a millionaire complained about paying 15 dollar toll to get into lower manhattan

[@Jim-nt7xy]

Hochul can't afford to lose any more Dem House seats.

[@JonAncel]

If you have a car you're against it, if not you're for it. People only care if it affects them.

[@sadvenom7826]

I don't have a car, but i don't want it. All its gonna do is make things more expensive. Taxis, deliveries, and others will pass the expense on to the consumer, you and me.

[@logan5326]

Very good point!

[@brombromsmuva9215]

$15 is cruel. Ifbit was like $2, i could understand. People who have to drive who live down there. If theybfixed the subway first. I could understand. We shouldnt even have to pay for safer, cleaner, reliable service to begin with. MTA mismanages money and they want the poor to pay and suffer the consequences of that

[@louv3347]

It's only paused until after the elections. Dems are desperate for votes. That's all they care about.

[@adamblack6867]

Not only drivers would be affected every businesss and resident with higher prices for food medication and everything else.

[@agero2k6]

Remove Jano lieber out the MTA

[@davidsonowski414]

He should of been fired already

[@ea7654]

He’s a ratfft

[@luisrivera275]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@thoppan1]

Election year trick.

[@peggycushen]

This is called, "If I push this, I have not one hope in hell of being in office again." Adams won't risk pushing it either. Kathy is on her own with her little "deterrent" plan.

[@JP-sw5ho]

Half a billion dollars for how many cameras was it? Like fewer than a thousand right ? Did they spend half a million dollars per camera ??

[@logan5326]

Money was split it between politicians, MTA top dogs & security equipment company owners.

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

How much was spent total for the systems including computers and such. Even circulars and additional hired personnel etc I want to know. If anyone knows drop a number.

[@louv3347]

Paused until after election.

[@adamblack6867]

They installed the cameras before it was even approved.

[@kennyadvocat]

Right. You can buy a fancy Imax camera for cheaper haha

[@RantRantJoe]

I don't even drive and I hate congestion pricing...

[@jordancarson]

That doesn’t even make any sense but OK.

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

I get your drift. Better to be a passenger. Don't touch the radio or AC. You may find yourself booted.

[@RantRantJoe]

You people don't even take mass transit I bet you and don't give 2 cents about the system. All you are hoping is that there are less cars so you can ride your bikes without any regards to traffic rules..

[@tailornyc212]

Drive or not drive everybody pays in supermarkets when you buy a food

[@louv3347]

Paused until after election for votes.

[@jimmysofa264]

It will come into effect after the elections.

[@brombromsmuva9215]

This tells me they didnt really do enough research and thought this through. Its just a money grab.

[@louv3347]

Paused until after elections for votes.

[@kaiserblazer]

All economics research supports congestions pricing. People just don't think this through.

[@creaturafauna]

You get what you vote for…

[@6spd85notch]

Best news I’ve heard in years. 15$ to drive into the city is absurd. Ty governor.

[@he1senberg79]

15$ to drive into lower manhattan a price that will barely affect most of the people its only going to affect the rich ones who always drive to lower manhattan

[@theplatformstudio5420]

I think they tried to fool ppl with the word indefinitely

[@whitetrashmillionare4858]

Indefinitely is after Election Day

[@kevonphillip-bt6ky]

Thank you kindly Mr Chris Wragge, Ms Marcia Kramer, and Ms Lisa Rozner for your collaborations , sufficient information and excellent coverage regarding Governor Holchul decision to delay congestion pricing. God bless you all, have a wonderful week.

[@ccreighton1288]

Im against Congestion pricing, as it is an unfair tax against the people to help the MTA. They are crying broke, but spent 1.4 billion dollars on overtime in 2023. Even tho I am against the pricing, this makes the Governor look so weak, and I lost even more respect for her. When you have a belief, you stand 10 toes down, no matter the opposition. I wasnt voting democrat anyway, but this makes the whole democratic party look bad IMO.

[@jesussuarez5101]

Cancel MTA

[@lawrenceleverton7426]

How much money was used to set up this system? I bet its 10s of Millions.

[@steveom2848]

Yes yes jack up the prices to thousands and thousands dollars everybody has money to pay don’t get mad y’all vote for the sleepy joe party next time ask you’re self and think who you’re going to vote for ❌

[@kuttycrew]

Governor is against user fees, so what can she cancel next? Media should ask what can’t NY afford any longer to be able to give additional relief to the tax payers.

[@davinxi5926]

How does it pay for road fix and state and city budgets ? Also some don’t even have drivers licenses

[@adamblack6867]

100 of of it was supposed to go to the mta who else has has a budget of 73.% for payroll ?

[@user-pg7iq8zd5u]

NY State MUST do a 3 years survey....how much does EVERY corporation and individual car pay for this program....there was NEVER a survey of how to implement any sort of costs for entering Manhattan....stop being LAZY and do the right thing....before destroying Manhattan !!

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

1 TERM GOVERNER YOU TINY TYRANT 😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnaltobello5095]

Election coming!!!!

[@davidsonowski414]

Hey Governor just because you delayed the congestion pricing does not mean a thing I'm still not voting for you or any Democrats

[@kelvinharris4921]

The answer to the congestion in New York is..... To Coordinate the start times of all the businesses in and around the area. Think about it you've got everybody starting at the same time so yes, you're going to have congestion. By just shifting the Times that businesses start to say by 10 minutes in some areas and maybe by an hour to two hours depending on the type of business you can regulate the flow and eliminate at least half of your congestion right off the bat. As more refinement is added congestion will ease considerably. For example, truck drivers and heavy equipment operators may not want to get up earlier, but it would be to their advantage to do so starting at say 3:30 in the morning. Of course, the Times that kids are going to school would have its own special slot. Using the maps in the most efficient way depending on the location of specific businesses that have a lot of employees had been creating individual, if possible, employee start times. That everyone's not pulling out of the same street at the same time to go to work. Concert and event planning would have special slots. It's not that complicated if you use computers to help you navigate the system. That people will need financial incentives to motivate them to participate. Show me industries or even small businesses that say start their business instead of at 9:00 o'clock start their business at 845 would mean that people are gonna be on the road just a little bit sooner. And when you take any consideration the location of homes and their businesses and add that into the algorithm you will get much more accurate start and stop times. It's bald it's technically complicated but it's very doable once it's in place. Some businesses need to have all their employees show up at the same time. But most actually don't. Be a little bit of an offset depending on each employee's circumstance that will allow them to get to work easier quicker without being in a traffic jam or having to leave hours upon hours early to wait in a traffic jam. New York just needs to create the science to get it done.

[@hittz8331]

Since when does the power structure care what burdens the taxpayers? LOLOL Liars

[@johnaltobello5095]

Will illegals scooters be exempt?

[@chewenio-pz5km]

Absolutely not. They are kings and queens while we citizens are their servants.

[@chriszenko3598]

She will find a new tax to make up for it. That’s money in the bank

[@stanleychan577]

Wow lol 😂

[@mohomoho1]

In Koln Germany only cars entering the city that were made before a certain date pay a price to go into city. Germany is one of the greenest countries in the world. Make cars with better emissions control. Ride share programs should be enforced. Two people per car, drive smaller cars. Many other options instead of charging taxpayers.

[@shade38211]

Wonder why? lol Hakeem is gonna lose?

[@peggycushen]

We wish.

[@mrcatfish2100]

I agree with the governor

[@kevinw1090]

The US is full.

[@MEOWMIX305]

Doesn't matter....it's gonna happen sooner or later

[@cdb_nyc]

It can happen, however it was very badly thought out: the MTA didn’t have a precise plan on how they would use the money… they already are famous for making terrible financial decisions, and being in deficit regardless on the money pouring in. If any of the money from congestion pricing went to the actual bus drivers and train operators, then sign me up. But this was just a cash grab, and it is fair that people who bear the burden of paying for it, are not in favor of the plan.

[@louv3347]

Paused until after the election for votes.

[@Richrad91OZ-bk5lu]

A toll isn't going to 'fix' congestion in NYC. If you genuinely believe that, you probably just don't like cars or people who drive.

[@kellypawspa]

Delayed forever. Cant beleive this was ever proposed. Thats the most stupid crap I've ever heard of, and I dont live anyplace near there. It isnt anybodys fault, except the CITY that there is EVER trafdic ThEIR THE ONES who should be compensating people $15 for their time, for their cities inability to run it efficently. Lame.

[@jeanpabon2948]

its not any city's responsibility that you chose to drive your car.

[@javiermacias5644]

Fire her

[@666mengel]

Hochul did something good for the people of new york , and look how much garbage get thrown at her!! Absolutely mind buggling

[@whitetrashmillionare4858]

Trust me, she didn't do it to help the people of NY, she only did it to help her fella Democrats on Election Day, it comes back on Jan 1

[@UpParkCamp]

For once, Hochul made a brilliantly caring decision. Congestion pricing would cause the cost of goods and services in NYC to skyrockert. People that live in NYC would get hurt financially........quickly and badly.

[@whitetrashmillionare4858]

She don't care nothing bout that stuff, it's only to help her Democrats on Election Day, it comes back Jan 1

[@raqO1111]

I'm kinda for it.. sorry..I hate that nyc is always packed

[@coronapsn9307]

It's not going to solve the issue. In London they have this for 20yrs and the traffic is the same as it was before congestion pricing.

[@peggycushen]

Well, that tends to happen when Governors and Mayors declare their city a sanctuary for any and everybody to live in for free.

[@seth_sesu]

What a moronic move. The math is so absolutely clear that NYC would benefit from congestion pricing. There are piles of research showing that it would IMPROVE the economy, not “hamper recovery”. It would reduce pollution, improve safety, improve noise levels, allow more space from housing in place of parking…

[@jamesofalo6247]

Why would you give the MTA more money. It's the most wasteful and inefficient transit group in the world.

[@nodfexxover7877]

HAAAAA.......HAAAAAAAA......HAAAAAAAA!!!!!

[@ee.es00]

Remove the illegal migrants first. Less traffic.

[@laurarhoads3735]

Comedy...postpone after elections for political purposes...

[@rjazam6047]

it’s a good thing that’s on hold bec it really wouldnt solve anything. its like inflation, we gotta eat, but we still pay the high price at the grocery store to eat..this the same situation! New Yorkers had enough! Like come on now… why dont youz improve MTA service and safety.. Use our tax payers money to make NY better! I swear times was good back in the early 2000s .. idk whats going on, but things are just getting bad… dont mess up my city… we dont want NY to end up like California to the full 💯

[@he1senberg79]

pausing this will and could cancel improvements to the subway and upcoming projects not to mention this only affects lower manhattan

[@prdivamom]

TRUMP has her shakin !!!

[@ComicKish]

Israeli trick

[@tjr4459]

It’s only people with money from the suburbs that hate using mass transit that drive into the city. The average NYer does not drive into Manhattan. Firefighters, police officers and other emergency personnel are exempt.

[@AbuNewYorkCity]

Emergency vehicles are exempt, but the personnel would have to pay to drive their personal cars.

[@tjr4459]

@@AbuNewYorkCity well of course they will have to. If they’re driving their personal cars they not working and should have to pay like everyone else. The only people opposed to congestion pricing are those that don’t even live in the city.

[@roycouser3248]

Are you calling the bronx..brooklyn..Queens. the suburbs..Staten island..really😢😢😢

[@tjr4459]

@@roycouser3248 the overwhelming majority of commuters from the outer boroughs don’t drive into Manhattan, they use the trains. Driving into Manhattan is mostly done by those who can afford to already as it’s expensive to use those parking garages.

[@Unitybrown12345]

Trump is rattling them.

[@ajcates9136]

Who said the economy is fragile it’s doing great

[@flamingdumpster9096]

I make 500k a year and I can’t stand the poor people driving during rush hour slowing me down!!!! A $50 toll is nothing to me. Raise the tolls!!!❤❤❤❤

[@InspectorDilligaf-fv5nq]

Good for you, can you send me $50 so I can get 2 value meals from McDonald’s then since its nothing for you.

[@davidsonowski414]

Just like a out of touch Manhattan liberal

[@seekingfreedom9020]

Right but those poor people are probably just driving home from their job during rush hour. I would be one of them if I lived in New York but I'm poor and I live in Michigan LOL. Dude your attitude really needs some work, I guarantee you you're not happy at the end of the day, if you're going to say something like that

[@peggycushen]

I guess you consider your world elitis?

[@jasondavis5064]

Ignore this. This is a troll.