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Trump administration revokes approval of NYC congestion toll (wapo.st)
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Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said New York’s first-in-the-nation fee, meant to ease gridlock and reduce emissions, was a “slap in the face” to working-class Americans.

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I'll note that the the working class can't afford parking in lower Manhattan anyways, and MTA Is has already sued to preserve the program, and stands a decent chance of success.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 week ago (1 children)

NYC could just ban cars in those parts of the city instead.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (2 children)

They could but the billionaires would riot.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

Too poor to afford a helicopter....

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

What, all 10 of them?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 week ago

That fucking guy from MTV’s road rules?

[–] Rentlar 5 points 1 week ago

And of all things, this is where Trump outright calls himself a king.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

Shame to see it go away, even if the plan was somewhat flawed. Here's hoping they can salvage it.