NYC Comptroller Brad Lander challenges Gov. Hochul's delay of congestion pricing

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul's delay of the congestion pricing plan, calling it potentially illegal and harmful to the city's emission reduction goals and MTA funding. Lander and a coalition of legal experts are prepared to take legal action to ensure congestion pricing is implemented as intended. The toll would have contributed funds to the MTA, but with its implementation uncertain, lawmakers are exploring alternative funding sources. Hochul's pause on congestion pricing has faced criticism for disregarding the state legislature's will and potentially violating the law. Lander and transit rights groups are preparing to challenge the pause, emphasizing the importance of congestion pricing for improving mass transit and addressing various issues in New York City. They are committed to pursuing all legal avenues to overturn Hochul's decision and uphold the law.