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Trump Extends Deadline to Halt Congestion Pricing, Threatens Funds

The White House threatened to withhold federal funding from the MTA if the agency doesn’t comply with a request for information on transit crime. — The White House threatened to withhold federal funding from the MTA if the agency doesn’t comply with a request for information on transit crime.
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By Sri Taylor

March 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM UTC

Updated on

March 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM UTC

The Trump administration has reiterated a demand for New York to end its congestion pricing program, providing officials with a 30-day extension to turn off the tolls.

So far, the state and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, have refused to comply with a Friday deadline to halt the program. MTA Chief Executive Officer, Janno Lieber has previously said the program will remain in effect until there is a court decision on the matter.