This ‘congestion pricing’ plan could kill NYC’s economy for good

[Kamaji]

This ‘congestion pricing’ plan could kill NYC’s economy for good

By NY Post Editorial Board
August 11, 2022

Save the MTA, destroy the city? That looks to be the thinking behind the outrageous congestion-pricing plan released this week, with utterly mind-boggling proposed tolls.

The scheme offers a range of options, but the hit — which could come as soon as next year — calls for slapping cars with as much as a $23 fee for the “privilege” of driving in Manhattan south of 60th Street.

Under some scenarios, vehicles could deduct some or all of bridge and tunnel tolls from the congestion-pricing fees. But the total $23 sum works out to $115 per week for five trips. Or $5,750 for 50 weeks a year. Truck fees are even higher.

Are they out of their minds?

This clobbers area drivers, especially those living in the outer boroughs or outside the city. Good-bye, return-to-your-office movement. Riders are already avoiding mass transit, thanks to crime; now they’re supposed to avoid driving, too, to save money?

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2022/08/11/this-congestion-pricing-plan-could-kill-the-nycs-economy-for-good/

[PeteS in CA]

I'm not sure making this move at a time when some companies are fleeing NYC and other companies are permitting or encouraging working at home was the wisest timing.

[Kamaji]

I'm not sure making this move at a time when some companies are fleeing NYC and other companies are permitting or encouraging working at home was the wisest timing.

Wisdom is not one of those vices of which the NYC/NYS leadership is particularly fond.