MARLTON, N.J. – June 5, 2024 – The National Limousine Association (NLA) – the organization responsible for and dedicated to representing the interests of the prearranged ground transportation industry at the global, national, state and local levels – ardently supports New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s actions today to halt the implementation of congestion pricing, which was scheduled to begin in Manhattan on June 30.
Congestion pricing was a top agenda item at the association’s advocacy event in Washington, D.C., last month, which included meetings with 68 legislators total (10 from New York and New Jersey). The NLA asked Congress to co-sponsor the Economic Impact of Tolling Act (H.R. 1759), which would prevent the Department of Transportation (DOT) from authorizing or implementing congestion pricing plans without first completing and publishing an economic impact analysis.
In response to today’s news about Governor Hochul’s efforts, NLA President Brett Barenholtz has issued the following statement:
“The NLA applauds Governor Hochul for taking action against congestion pricing. As we discussed with legislators on Capitol Hill last month, the public overwhelmingly opposes congestion taxes. They divert funds away from roads, failing to reduce congestion and instead merely moving it to areas less equipped to handle it. We continue to keep a watchful eye on what is happening in New York for potential impact to operators and passengers around the country in the future. Congestion pricing should not move forward unchecked.”
Limo Association of New York (LANY) President and NLA Legislative Committee Co-Chair Jeff Rose, stated:
“As the President of the Limo Association of New York (LANY) and a board member of the NLA, I am thrilled that Governor Hochul has prioritized the best interests of New Yorkers regarding the congestion pricing rollout. While it may be a worthy tool down the road, its implementation was a bit rushed, and it showed in some of the procedures proposed. If nothing else, this will give the powers that be the time to reconsider some aspects of implementation while allowing the city’s economy to recover. Better to get it right than to push for right away.
The NLA wishes to express its profound gratitude to Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11). Their Herculean efforts in DC on behalf of the working class are to be lauded. We thank them for their hard work.”
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The National Limousine Association is an organization responsible for and dedicated to representing the interests of the ground transportation industry at the global, national, state, and local level. It is the unified voice of this industry – linking transportation industry professionals from owners and operators to suppliers, manufacturers, regional and state limousine associations. With 1,300+ NLA members, the Association is committed to exceeding expectations with regards to professionalism, transportation efficiency and safe riding.