NYC’s Fight With Trump Over Congestion Toll Returns to Court (1)

A federal judge appeared skeptical Wednesday of the Trump administration’s attempt to cancel a congestion pricing program New York City began a year ago that charges most motorists $9 to enter parts of Manhattan during peak hours.

Last year, US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy rescinded approvals for the program that were granted during the Biden administration, following up on a campaign pledge by President Donald Trump. The state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority then sued to prevent the federal government from revoking approval for the toll for driving into Manhattan south of 60th Street.

US District Judge Lewis Liman, ...