Truckers file lawsuit against NYC over city's 'congestion fee' for drivers

Truckers Sue NYC Over Congestion Fee

Lawsuit Against Congestion Fee
Truckers in New York have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the city's congestion fee, claiming it disproportionately affects their industry with higher rates.

Disparity in Charging
Under the proposed plan, trucks would pay significantly more than passenger vehicles, with fees up to $36 compared to about $15 for cars.

Seeking Amendments
The Trucking Association is not completely against congestion pricing but is pushing for changes to ensure fair treatment and reduce negative impacts on the logistics sector.

Broader Legal Battle
This lawsuit is part of a broader legal challenge involving multiple parties, including public school teachers and politicians, questioning the approval and environmental review process of the fee plan.

The Trucking Association of New York is challenging the congestion fee in their federal lawsuit on the grounds that it unfairly targets the trucking industry with higher fees compared to passenger vehicles. They argue that the fees are unconstitutional and discriminatory against trucks and logistics companies, violating the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The association suggests that the transit authority should revise the plan to exempt the industry from the fee, limit trucks to being tolled just once a day, or toll them at the same rate as passenger vehicles6.