"MTA Chief Confirms $15 Congestion Pricing Despite Protests and Public Hearings"

MTA chief Janno Lieber asserts that the $15 congestion pricing plan for NYC is inevitable, despite opposition from about 100 firefighters and other critics at a public hearing. The toll, set to begin in mid-June, aims to raise $1 billion annually for MTA transit upgrades but faces legal challenges and backlash from various groups, including city officials and working-class individuals. Supporters argue it will improve public transportation and reduce traffic, while opponents fear its financial burden and impact on safety for those reliant on personal vehicles.