New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is ditching the MTA congestion pricing plan — with insiders saying she’s worried that it’s “not the right time” as New Yorkers face a cost-of-living crisis.
Hochul will announce plans to delay the $15 toll’s June 30 start date on Wednesday, a source close to the governor’s office told The Post.
“The governor is concerned about the economic recovery in Manhattan and the cost of living,” the source said. “New Yorkers are struggling. It’s not the right time to do it.”
The Democrat, who is likely to run for reelection in two years, had faced mounting public pressure over the dreaded toll, which would have charged drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.
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