The Trucking Association of New York has filed a federal lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, challenging New York City's congestion fee plan that imposes higher charges on trucks compared to passenger vehicles. The association argues for revisions to the plan to reduce its adverse impacts on the logistics industry and introduce parity. This lawsuit is one of at least eight aiming to block the congestion fee, which is set to take effect on June 30.
The Trucking Association of New York has filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the state, challenging the constitutionality of a new congestion toll that charges truckers $24 to $36 to enter Manhattan's business district south of 60th Street. The lawsuit argues that the toll imposes an excessive financial burden and violates the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution. The MTA plans to implement the toll on June 30, aiming to reduce congestion and pollution while generating revenue for mass transit projects. Critics argue the toll will divert traffic and pollution and financially burden motorists and businesses.
The Singaporean company that owns the cargo ship involved in the Baltimore bridge collapse has filed a preemptive request in U.S. District Court to limit its liability for the accident, potentially in anticipation of civil lawsuits or a Justice Department civil complaint. The filing seeks to enjoin the commencement of any claims against the company and asks that if liability is determined, it be limited to the value of the vessel and its pending freight. Meanwhile, salvage crews have opened an emergency passageway through the Patapsco River to allow limited vessels to reach the Port of Baltimore.
The owners and manager of the cargo ship Dali, which crashed into a Baltimore bridge, have denied responsibility and filed a petition in federal court to cap liability costs at the new value of the damaged vessel, estimated at $43.6 million. The collision resulted in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing significant economic impact and loss of life. The federal court will determine responsibility and the amount owed, with estimates of insured losses ranging from $2 billion to $4 billion. President Biden has approved $60 million in emergency federal aid for debris removal and plans to visit Baltimore to assess the situation.
Uber has agreed to pay $178m to settle a lawsuit with taxi and hire car drivers in Australia, who claimed they lost earnings due to the ride-hailing app. The law firm behind the class action, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, described the outcome as one of the most successful legal actions against Uber. The settlement, involving more than 8,000 taxi and hire car owners and drivers, is one of the top five class action settlements in Australian legal history. Uber stated that it has made significant contributions to state-level taxi compensation schemes since 2018 and emphasized its commitment to providing safe, affordable, and reliable transportation services in Australia.
