Trump rips congestion pricing, calls for immediate end: 'A disaster for New York'

Trump called Manhattan's congestion pricing a 'disaster' and demands end to $9 toll program that city claims reduced traffic by up to 13% since January.

President Donald Trump railed against New York City's congestion pricing program on Monday, calling for it to end.  (Getty Images)

The program uses electronic license plate readers and charges most drivers a $9 toll during peak periods to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street in an attempt to reduce congestion and raise funds to improve mass transit.

Months after it began, the city said it reduced traffic in the impacted areas by 8% to 13%. 

Trump has long voiced criticism of the congestion pricing program. 

NEW YORK CITY URGES JUDGE TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM ELIMINATING ITS CONGESTION PRICING PROGRAM

Congestion pricing plate readers are installed over Lexington Avenue on December 18, 2023 in New York City. Cars entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak periods could be charged a toll of up to 15 dollars per day. (Getty Images)

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Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.

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