NY Trucking vows to continue fight against congestion pricing program

Today, in a sweeping order, District Judge Hon. Lewis J. Liman dismissed all lawsuits challenging New York’s congestion pricing program, including one brought by the Trucking Association of New York (TANY)—a plan widely criticized by stakeholders as punitive and unpopular

The news comes despite a Marist Poll finding that there is consistent opposition to the program across all regions of the state, with nearly six in 10 New Yorkers opposing the controversial framework.

Federal officials have also expressed concern U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, have repeated their opposition to the program. In a post on X, Duffy wrote that, “[New York’s] unlawful pricing scheme charges working-class citizens to use roads their federal tax dollars already paid to build.”

With broad support from New Yorkers and the federal government, TANY President Kendra Hems released the following statement:

“Despite Hon. Judge Liman’s ruling, TANY will not back down in our fight to protect New York’s essential trucking industry and reduce costs for New Yorkers. As we have said all along, while we are not inherently against congestion pricing, the current plan unfairly and unlawfully targets trucking operators charging them at a higher rate and on a per-trip rather than a per-day basis. Unlike passenger vehicles, there is no viable alternative option for trucks that must operate in the congestion zone to deliver essential goods to residents, businesses, health care facilities, and more.

Amidst lingering economic uncertainty, further disruptions to New York’s supply chain will harm New Yorkers, especially those across the five boroughs already struggling to make ends meet.

We have repeatedly emphasized our willingness to work towards a fair solution that reduces traffic and maintains lower costs for New Yorkers. Time and time again, our concerns and those of New Yorkers have been brushed to the side. As our legal team reviews Judge Liman’s decision, we will continue to evaluate our options – we are prepared to take this fight to the furthest extent possible.”